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front burner

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A state of high priority.

figuratively

Examples

“At a moment in American history when homosexuality was already a front-burner issue⟳, Kinsey's report⟳ added fuel to the fire.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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