How to Pronounce "warm the bench"
expression
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛntʃ
WORM the BENCH
wˈɔːm/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛntʃ
WAWM the BENCH
Definition
To sit on the sidelines as a substitute in a sports game and not participate actively. It can also be used for someone who is not given an active role in a group or team.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛntʃ
British English
wˈɔːm/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WORM the BENCH
UK
WAWM the BENCH
Listen in Context
He had to warm the bench during the whole game.
If you don’t practice hard, you will warm the bench next match.
She doesn’t like to warm the bench; she wants to play.
It’s tough to keep warming the bench when you know you’re ready to play.