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to take a back seat
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alguém ou algo que é menos importante comparativamente
to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to that of someone else
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What is the origin of the idiom "take a back seat" and when to use it?
The idiom "take a back seat" is thought to have originated in the mid-19th century from stagecoach travel, in reference to the seats in a stagecoach. The most desirable seats were the ones in the front, which allowed passengers to see the road ahead and have a better view of the scenery. The seats in the back were less desirable, as passengers had to endure a bumpy ride and were unable to see as well. Over time, the idiom came to be used figuratively to mean to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to someone else.
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quando alguém para de fazer algo
to stop doing something, particularly when there is no hope of success
Exemplo
With the advent of digital photography, film photography has taken a back seat in the photography industry.
I’ll be happy to take a back seat when Robin takes over.
After years of being the star player, the veteran athlete has taken a back seat to the younger players on the team.
I took a back seat during the presentation because I knew you could handle it.
When her husband was elected mayor, the former city councilwoman took a back seat in local politics.
