sin bin

B2Sports

(technical)A designated area where players serve a temporary suspension for breaking the rules.

Example

• The player was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.
• He spent ten minutes in the sin bin for his misconduct.

B2General

(figurative)A state of temporary exclusion or punishment for misbehavior.

Example

• After missing the deadline, he felt like he was in the sin bin at work.
• Her harsh words landed her in the social sin bin for a while.

C1Education

(colloquial, UK)A special class for students who frequently skip school.

Example

• He was sent to the sin bin after being caught skipping classes repeatedly.

C2Slang

(colloquial, US, Australia)A van equipped with a mattress in the back, often used for romantic encounters.