back seat
Britishnoun
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a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle
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informal a subordinate or inconspicuous position (esp in the phrase take a back seat )
Example Sentences
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When it comes to the baseball draft, however, the Southeastern Conference can take a back seat to our oceanfront pitching factory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
In wealthy zip codes and tony beach towns, shiny new luxury cars have taken a back seat as a status symbol.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
EV sales have taken a back seat at Tesla lately.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Fertilizer components may take a back seat to oil and oil products when it comes to transiting Hormuz.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
All the way to church, Joon sits in the back seat with his arms crossed.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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