Meaning of the word "on the front burner" in English

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on the front burner

US /ɑn ðə frʌnt ˈbɜrnər/
UK /ɑn ðə frʌnt ˈbɜrnər/
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Idiom

1.

being dealt with or considered as a matter of high priority

Example:
The new project is on the front burner, so we need to focus all our efforts on it.
We have several issues on the front burner that need immediate attention.
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