English Idiom · Intermediate
sin bin
A referral unit or special class for frequent truants
Pronunciation: say sin bin
Meaning
A referral unit or special class for frequent truants.
Example
Tommy Parker had propped Sporting World against a waterjug. He said “I see Max de Woppa spent three minutes in the sin bin.”
Tommy Parker had propped Sporting World against a waterjug. He said “I see Max de Woppa spent three minutes in the sin bin.”
Practice tips
- Practice sin bin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.