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Take a back seat
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To adopt a position of noninvolvement.
"The new chairman is happy to take a back seat when it comes to day-to-day operations."
2.
verb
To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.
Synonyms
stand back
back down
step back
sit back
play second fiddle
stand aside
back off
step aside
sit out
turn one's back
take sitting down
keep back
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