Put (something) on the back burner In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (something) on the back burner", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-03-14 09:03

Meaning of Put (something) on the back burner (redirected from put something on the back burner )

Synonyms:

put something on hold , put something on ice

Put something on the back burner verb phrase

This expression is often used in business situations, but not always. We sometimes use it to talk about personal plans.

To postpone or delay doing a task or considering an issue as it is not important or imperative.

I have to put my work on the back burner while my mother is in hospital.

Put this problem on the back burner until other issues are all dealt with thoroughly.

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Grammar and Usage of Put something on the back burner

Verb Forms

put something on the back burner
puts something on the back burners

The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Put something on the back burner

Something that is more important is usually cook on the front burners.
Source: Chris Jones Gaming

This expression comes from the idea of cooking something on a stove. In many western countries we have four elements, or burners, on our stoves. The ones closest to us when we’re cooking are the front burners and the ones farthest away are the back burners. If we’re cooking something that is more important we usually use the front burners but if something is less important, or will take longer to cook, it’s often put on the back burner of the stove.