On the back burner

Pro Tip 1/3

Workplace Jargon

Often used in professional or business settings to discuss work priorities and project management.

Due to budget cuts, the marketing campaign is on the back burner for now.

Pro Tip 2/3

Temporary Delay

It implies an intention to return to the task or topic in the future, not to abandon it.

Let's put this discussion on the back burner until next week's meeting.

Pro Tip 3/3

Subdued Urgency

It suggests lower urgency but doesn't mean the task or issue is unimportant.

We can't ignore this forever, but we'll keep it on the back burner until we handle the current crisis.