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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An image from the scene appeared to show a hatchet with a yellow and black handle lying in the back seat.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Discretionary purchases are going to take a back seat, and Vegas is a very discretionary decision,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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
I say, bouncing in the middle of the back seat of the Kia.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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