back seat

1. A seat in the back, especially of a vehicle.

2. A subordinate position, as in a group or hierarchy.

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back seat

1. a seat at the back, esp of a vehicle

2. informal a subordinate or inconspicuous position (esp in the phrase take a back seat)

adj

3. relating to or taking place on the back seat of a vehicle

4. of a subordinate nature

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zadnji sedež

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