English Dictionary

penalty box

noun

figuratively idiomatic

(ice hockey) An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction. / (soccer) The penalty area.

The striker was waiting in the penalty box for a cross from his teammate.

意味（1）

(ice hockey) 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.

意味（2）

(soccer) The penalty area.

意味（3）

(idiomatic, figuratively) 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.

関連語

penalty boxes （ plural ）