高阳《胭脂井》:“昨天慈圣召见，特别提到，说‘只要我一天管事，决不会让李某人坐冷板凳。’”

【汉语文字】坐冷板凳【汉语拼音】zuò lěng bǎn dèng【词语解释】比喻因不受重视而担任清闲的职务。也比喻长期等候工作或长久地等待接见。还比喻长期做寂寞清苦的工作。

to be sidelined; to hold an inconsequential job; to receive a cold reception; to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience; to be out in the cold; to warm the bench; to cool one's heels