meaning of court

[Roalle]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #308 "English Slang Idioms (30)", question 1

He got so mad when his boss, Elliot, made him put his work on the back ......... so that he could complete yet another special project.

(a) pack
(b) support
(c) burner
(d) court

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #308 "English Slang Idioms (30)", answer 1

He got so mad when his boss, Elliot, made him put his work on the back burner so that he could complete yet another special project.

Correct answer: (c) burner
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what is court?

Roalle

[Alan]

Hi,

'Court' can have different meanings, two of which are a place where a judge/magistrate administers justice/the law. It can also be a place where tennis is played - hard court grass court.

I imagine the one in the multiple choice could refer to the tennis court. Back court suggests a tennis court that is not in the centre of the sports area but the expression here is 'put on the back burner' indicating that something is still kept under consideration but will be looked at later.

Alan
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