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put something on the back burner

put something on the back burner (put something on the back burner)

Idiom Diplomacy

Signification

to delay dealing with something until later

retarder le traitement de quelque chose jusqu'à plus tard (retarder le traitement de quelque chose jusqu'à plus tard)

Phrases d'exemple

"The government decided to put the issue on the back burner for now."

"Le gouvernement a décidé de mettre la question en suspens pour l'instant." (Le gouvernement a décidé de **mettre la question en suspens** pour l'instant)

Expressions Connexes

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someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply

break someone's heart

to make someone very sad, especially in love

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acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking

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a bold and shameless lie

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to be full of excitement and dreams about the future

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to complete something despite difficulties