take a back seat
To adopt a position of noninvolvement.
The new chairman is happy to take a back seat when it comes to day-to-day operations.
ADJ.
certain, good, over, sure, under, vacant
She finally found a good seat near the window on the crowded train.
VERB + SEAT
asked, back, fasten, fix, found, get, make, padding
I fastened my seat belt before the plane took off.
SEAT + NOUN
gasket, heels, plane
She kicked off her heels and sank into the airplane seat with a grateful sigh.
PREP.
down, from, in, in, on, on
She sat down in the comfortable leather seat and relaxed after a long day at work.
ADV.
properly
The child wasn't sitting properly in the seat, so the driver pulled over to adjust it.