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Take a back seat

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To adopt a position of noninvolvement. idiomatic

    "The new chairman is happy to take a back seat when it comes to day-to-day operations."

  2. 2
    To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority. idiomatic

    "2004, My Life by Bill Clinton But as with most kids, politics took a backseat to daily life."

Etymology

From take a seat and back seat.

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