2006-06-19 03:13:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Given secondary significance; not made a priority; delaying action on something.
2006-06-19 03:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To "be kept on the back burner". Means, you are the least important. Maybe at one time you where priority number one but at this moment you are priority number 101.
2006-06-19 10:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by lustjerk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a food/cooking analogy
when someone is cooking a meal, the front burner is where all the action is, its where the main dish is prepared and where all the attention needs to be focused, the back burner is usually for side dishes that require very little attention and/or care
2006-06-19 10:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by whoisgod71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a stand by just in case another does work out.
2006-06-19 10:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by tnt2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not as important or intreaging as someone else but you still are some what so you get put behind that person basically a back up if someone else doesn't work out
2006-06-19 10:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by snowboarder 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basicly what a lot of people here have answered. to be put last in the relationship, usually other things are more important to that person, and your left to feel last.
2006-06-19 10:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by irishgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having something that you may need or want that is not brought to your attention, rather it is left unsaid. OR not getting to your wants or needs and doing something else first.
2006-06-19 10:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by HK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have other things or ppl put in front of your wants or needs by your significant other.
2006-06-19 10:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by RM802001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not number one in the book
2006-06-19 10:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by buzy_bee_21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the backup if someone else doesn't work out.
2006-06-19 10:16:02 · answer #10 · answered by jhornneon23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋