Backburner / Frontburner
Definition
"Backburner" refers to tasks or projects that are deprioritized or postponed for later, while "Frontburner" refers to high-priority tasks that demand immediate attention.
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Translation
Backburner is where ideas go to cool off, possibly forever, while the frontburner is where all the action happens—like in cooking, where you stir one pot like crazy while pretending you’ll eventually get around to the slow-cooking stew in the back (but we all know you won’t).