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
예시들
The senior partner took a back seat so the younger lawyers could gain experience.
02
to stop participating actively, often because success seems unlikely or because one chooses to withdraw
예시들
The old political party took a back seat as newer movements gained popularity.
