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be on the back burner

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be on the back burner
if a plan is on the back burner, no one is dealing with it at present, but it has not been completely forgotten For the moment, strike action is on the back burner.
See also: back, burner


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``I guess access, mobility and traffic congestion relief issues are going to be on the back burner until we find more money.
The project is going to be on the back burner as he adjusts to his new position and makes the transition," Almendral said.
 
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