back burner

NOUN

reduced priority

Synonyms

WEAK

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Antonyms

WEAK

front burner

Example Sentences

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Just when it seemed like investors were putting their concerns about private credit on the back burner, private investing fears reignited Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Today’s signal: that’s on the back burner now, not that it’s ever gotten off the ground,” Haines said in a note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Those who were thinking about the parties' green policies said they feared climate change had been "put on the back burner".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But Epstein talk has definitely been on the back burner in recent weeks, with the war in Iran especially taking precedence.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

“I’m too upset! Put it on the back burner for later.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer