English

Adjective

on the back burner ‎(comparative more on the back burner, superlative most on the back burner)

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

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

Adverb

on the back burner ‎(comparative more on the back burner, superlative most on the back burner)

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

   That idea is simmering on the back burner for now.

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