penalty box

Definitions

1. 1

   An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is…

   An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction.

   • Both players got to cool their heels for five minutes in their respective penalty boxes after the fight.
2. 2

   The penalty area.

   • At times, Swindon's penalty box resembled a pinball machine.
3. 3

   A temporary punishment, or, metaphorically, a similar setback (e.g., loss of control,…

   A temporary punishment, or, metaphorically, a similar setback (e.g., loss of control, embarrassment, etc.).

   • A visit to the penalty box occurs when the salesman has relinquished control of the sales call by immediately answering the customer's question.
   • What can land you in this metaphorical holding cell, the penalty box of Catholicism?
   • Florida, Michigan seek exit from Democratic penalty box

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