to take a back seat
01
to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else
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idiom
informal
例
In group projects, some members naturally take a back seat while others lead.
02
to stop participating actively, often because success seems unlikely or because one chooses to withdraw
例
Practical concerns took a back seat to creativity during the project.
