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on the back burner |
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*on the back burner Fig. [of something] on hold or suspended temporarily. (Alludes to putting a pot that needs less active attention on a back burner of a stove, leaving space for pots that need to be stirred. Compare this with on the front burner. *Typically: be ~; put something ~.) The building project is on the back burner for now. This matter was on the back burner for a long time. on the back burner not getting or needing immediate attention After months on the back burner, the debate about e-mail privacy is about to be renewed. Usage notes: often used with put: She decided to attend Harvard, where she would study political theory and put her acting career on the back burner. Opposite of: on the front burner How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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