Removed from a game or removed from play; can be applied to any situation where one is not permitted to participate in an activity.
Derived from the sporting
world where players often sit on a bench when not playing. A
player can be benched for many reasons including but not limited to: playing or performing poorly or sucking, disobeying the
coach or leader, unsportsmanlike conduct, not following the game plan, showing up late, etc.
Coach says I'
m benched because I can't catch today.
Man I thought I had a chance with that cute
girl over there but she totally benched me.