SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 183

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q183

Choose the alternative which gives the correct meaning of the given idiom or phrase.
Leave it on the back burner

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: To postpone a task or project
Explanation
• The idiom 'leave (something) on the back burner' or 'put on the back burner' means to delay dealing with something, postpone it, or treat it as low priority until more pressing matters are resolved.
• Example: Due to an impending audit, the manager decided to leave the office renovation project on the back burner for now.