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Ride the pine

Posted by Bob July 31, 2003In reply to Ride the pine posted by S. on July 31, 2003

Any idea as to the origin and meaning of the phrase "ride the pine"?

Thanks for any info.

Baseball term, occasionally extended to other sports. to sit on the (presumably pine) bench, as a substitute not in the game, especially one who has been removed from the game. Often "riding the pines."

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