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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“So, I’m taking a back seat, and she’s being the leader to me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fertilizer components may take a back seat to oil and oil products when it comes to transiting Hormuz.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
The back seat reclines nearly fully like a business-class airline seat and, as in most expensive Chinese cars these days, the seat gives a massage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
She reaches behind her into the back seat.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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