back-burner issue
[/bæk ˈbɜːrnər ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: back-burner issues
questão colocada em segundo plano
1. A problem or topic that is considered less important and is postponed or deprioritized in favor of more urgent matters
Climate change was treated as a back-burner issue by the previous administration.
As mudanças climáticas foram tratadas como uma questão colocada em segundo plano pela administração anterior.
2. Something that receives little attention or resources because other priorities take precedence
The infrastructure project became a back-burner issue once the budget cuts were announced.
O projeto de infraestrutura tornou-se uma questão relegada quando os cortes orçamentários foram anunciados.
This phrase comes from American kitchen culture where the back burners of a stove are used for simmering food slowly while front burners handle active cooking. It reflects the American work culture's emphasis on prioritization and time management. In Brazil, this concept is equally understood in business contexts, particularly in corporate and governmental settings influenced by American management practices.
NYC Slang
shelved project, low-key problem, not a hot topic
Related Idioms & Phrases
put something on the back burner
take something off the front burner
move something to the back of the line
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