something that was taken out, but not used (e.g., the table was set, but the knife was not used. The knife is a "sunbeam" and can be returned to the silverware drawer without being washed)
colloquialism for something that was taken out, but not used e.g., the table was set, but the knife was not used. The knife is a "sunbeam" and can be returned to the silverware drawer without being washed
A sunbeam is a ray of sunlight. A sunbeam slants through the west window. a beam of light from the sun