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back seat

British  

noun

  1. a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle

  2. informal a subordinate or inconspicuous position (esp in the phrase take a back seat )

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As they climbed into the back seat of the spaceship car, the boy thought about that.

From Literature

I don’t mean she naps back at a cozy chalet or even the back seat of a team van.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I slid across the back seat,” said Keith.

From Literature

Direct-to-consumer revenue is expected to be a bright spot in the overall entertainment segment, which has faced headwinds as traditional TV watch time takes a back seat to streaming services, dragging on advertising revenue.

From Barron's

Kristin Wright responded: “I work so it’s a little crazy. Can valeria just get in the back seat of my car.”

From Los Angeles Times

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