take a back seat

idiomatic phrase

variants or take a backseat

: to have or assume a secondary position or status : to be or become less important, active, or powerful

Howard loved directing "more than I even thought I would," and his acting career has taken a back seat ever since.

Newsweek

That's why Bryant's willingness to tone down his game is significant. It doesn't mean, however, that he's content to take a backseat indefinitely.

Phil Taylor

—often used with to

Physically and emotionally, these guys take a back seat to no one.

Mark Vancil

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

单词	take a back seat
释义	take a back seat idiomatic phrase variants or take a backseat : to have or assume a secondary position or status : to be or become less important, active, or powerful Howard loved directing "more than I even thought I would," and his acting career has taken a back seat ever since. Newsweek That's why Bryant's willingness to tone down his game is significant. It doesn't mean, however, that he's content to take a backseat indefinitely. Phil Taylor —often used with to Physically and emotionally, these guys take a back seat to no one. Mark Vancil Word History First Known Use 1838, in the meaning defined above
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