on the front burner

phrase

chiefly US

: in the position of something that will receive immediate attention and action

The President has put tax cuts on the front burner.

Examples of on the front burner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, despite the industry shift, every major automaker continues to invest in electric-vehicle technology, and new EVs are on the front burner. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Bears funding is an issue on the front burner as Indiana politicians have rolled out several location options for the team, and a lucrative red carpet for McCaskey and Warren. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026

Trump’s announcement did have the salutary effect of placing the issue of financial services costs on the front burner, after its having languished for years. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026

For now, the Padres' pursuit of Miller seems to be on the front burner. — Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

Rhymes for on the front burner

• afterburner
• earner
• learner
• sterner