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back burner
back burner n on the back burner put aside for the time being, as a subject that is not of immediate concern but that may be activated later; postponed back′ burn′er
n. a condition of low priority or temporary deferment: issues put on the back burner until after the election. [1945–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | back burner - reduced priority; "dozens of cases were put on the back burner"precedence, precedency, priority - status established in order of importance or urgency; "...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals"; "national independence takes priority over class struggle"front burner - top priority; "the work was moved to the front burner in order to meet deadlines" |
back burner
back burnerWhere low-priority tasks figuratively reside. Typically used in the phrase "put (something) on the back burner." The phrase refers to the back burner of a stove, which is where pots are usually placed to simmer on low heat. I know you're eager to start on this new project, but I'm afraid it's going on the back burner—we just don't have the budget for it right now. You need to go to a doctor! You can't put your health on the back burner any longer!See also: back, burnerback burner
Antonyms for back burnernoun reduced priorityRelated Words- precedence
- precedency
- priority
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