back seat

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the seats in the rear of a vehicle.
  • (informal) A lesser or inferior position; a position of deliberate noninvolvement, in which decision-making or leadership is left to others.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English seat.

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English

seat

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