The quarterback remains 'on the shelf' [=is still not playing] with a severe injury.
They put their plan to remodel the house 'on the shelf' for the time being.
They used mostly 'off-the-shelf' stereo components for the media room.
(..) on your shoulders. You feel them? Now I want you to pack it with all the stuff that you have in your life. Start with the little things, the things on shelves and in drawers. Excuse me. What the fuck are you doing? Okay, everyone, just relax. -Hey, you gotta sign. -Thought I did that already. (..)2009 Up in the Air
(..) Feel them? Now I want you to pack it with all the stuff that you have in your life. You start with the little things, the things on shelves and in drawers, the knickknacks, the collectibles. Feel the weight as that adds up. Then you start adding larger stuff, clothes, tabletop appliances, (..)2009 Up in the Air