On-the-back-burner Definition

adjective

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

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

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

That idea is simmering on the back burner for now.
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On-the-back-burner Sentence Examples

  • It was strange how quickly the trials and fears of the day could be put on the back burner with a couple of swigs of amber liquid.

  • His own brass quintet is still on the back burner!

  • His own brass quintet is still on the back burner !

  • In order to get well, he pulled out of previous planned appearances and put his career on the back burner and focused on his health.

  • You don't have to put your creativity on the back burner while you learn a craft.

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