on the back burner

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.2 Adverb 1.2.1 Translations

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on the back burner (comparative more on the back burner, superlative most on the back burner)

1. (idiomatic) Not immediate; inactive; receiving less than full or regular attention.

   That project is on the back burner until we deal with higher priorities.

[edit] Adverb

on the back burner (comparative more on the back burner, superlative most on the back burner)

1. (idiomatic) Not immediately; in a low priority or delayed manner.

   That idea is simmering on the back burner for now.

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