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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Private equity’s challenges have taken a back seat to private credit’s many woes.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
"I opened my eyes and I realised that I'm still alive and I'm underneath the back seat for some reason," she said.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
But US firms worry longstanding issues like expanding market access might be taking a back seat as economic ties shift.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
U.S. stock futures edged higher after most major indexes recorded their best month in six years, as the continued impasse in U.S.-Iran peace talks took a back seat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Mom peeked into the back seat and broke into a big smile.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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