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on the back burner

delayed · postponed · less urgent for now

What's the situation?

You know those tasks that are important but not *super* urgent right now? 🤔 This expression is perfect for when you need to politely say that something isn't a top priority at the moment. Think of a stove: the front burners are for immediate cooking, while the back burners are for simmering or keeping things warm for later! 🍳

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