back-burner
back burner
noun
a condition of low priority or temporary deferment (usually used in the phrase on the back burner ): Put other issues on the back burner until after the election.
Origin:
1945–50; from the custom in cooking of placing pots not requiring immediate attention toward the rear of the stove
1945–50; from the custom in cooking of placing pots not requiring immediate attention toward the rear of the stove
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| 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 | |
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Back-burner
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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