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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
Voorbeelden
She took a back seat while her friend handled the main conversation.
02
to stop participating actively, often because success seems unlikely or because one chooses to withdraw
Voorbeelden
The old political party took a back seat as newer movements gained popularity.
