on the sidelines
US /ɑn ðə ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnz/
UK /ɑn ðə ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnz/
1.
in disparte, non coinvolto
not actively involved in something; observing rather than participating
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He preferred to stay on the sidelines during the heated debate.
Ha preferito rimanere in disparte durante l'acceso dibattito.
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Many investors are currently sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the market to stabilize.
Molti investitori sono attualmente in disparte, in attesa che il mercato si stabilizzi.