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Back burner
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次要计划, 搁置的事物
a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "back burner" and when to use it?
The idiom "back burner" originates from cooking, where a stove has multiple burners used for different purposes. The front burners are typically used for food that requires immediate attention, while the back burners hold pots and pans that can simmer or be dealt with later. This concept was later applied metaphorically to tasks, projects, or issues that are postponed or given lower priority while more urgent matters come first. The phrase became commonly used in the mid-20th century to describe situations in which something is set aside temporarily but not entirely forgotten.
Example
With the urgent deadlines for the upcoming conference, our marketing campaign has been moved to the back burner.
Due to the budget constraints, we had to put the new office expansion project on the back burner.
I had to put my dream of traveling around the world on the back burner while I focused on my career.
例子
With the urgent deadlines for the upcoming conference, our marketing campaign has been moved to the back burner.
Due to the budget constraints, we had to put the new office expansion project on the back burner.
I had to put my dream of traveling around the world on the back burner while I focused on my career.
His personal goals have been on the back burner since he became the primary caregiver for his ailing father.
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