in the back of so's mind meaning

[American slang]
Fig. remembered by someone, but not very important; vaguely remembered by someone. (Typically: have something ~; keep something ~; leave something ~; put something ~; remain ~; stay ~.)
  You should put this problem in the back of your mind and concentrate on other things.

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  7. in the balance meaning
  8. in the ballpark meaning
  9. in the bargain meaning
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