"in the refrigerator" meaning in All languages combined

See in the refrigerator on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Audio: En-au-in the refrigerator.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Coined by sportscaster Chick Hearn. Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in the refrigerator, {{en-PP}} in the refrigerator
  1. (basketball, slang) Of a game: having its outcome beyond a doubt, despite the fact that time is remaining before the final buzzer. Wikipedia link: Chick Hearn Tags: slang Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-in_the_refrigerator-en-prep_phrase-0CXyF~ML Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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