on the back burner

Related to word: back

Idiom

Definition

  1. To postpone or delay something, often because it is not urgent or as important as other matters.

    • Due to the company restructuring, our expansion plans have to be put on the back burner.

    • I have many personal projects, but they're all on the back burner for the time being.

    • These minor concerns can be put on the back burner until we address the major issues.