Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-back-burner
idiom
/ˈɔn ðə bæk ˈbərnər/
Definition
This phrase refers to a situation where something is put aside or given lower priority as other matters take precedence.
Examples
- After finishing the urgent report, I put my side project on the back burner until next month.
- With the current project deadline looming, my plans for travel are on the back burner.
Meaning
It describes a state in which a task or project is temporarily set aside, often because more urgent issues need attention.
Synonyms
- set aside
- postponed
- deferred
