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.
(..) Why did you tell them that? I don't know, because they asked? I'm sorry, should I have texted you first? We don't have an official order yet. They could take us off the shelves. Well, you know, I was thinking maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea. Excuse me? I mean, maybe it's not the best time (..)2013 TvShow: Orange Is the New Black Title: The Chickening Season: 1 Episode 5