penalty box

/P EH1 N AH0 L T IY0 B AA1 K S/

noun

1
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
The penalty area.
3
A temporary punishment, or, metaphorically, a similar setback (e.g., loss of control, embarrassment, etc.).

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