The difference between Take a back seat and Take a seat

When used as verbs, take a back seat means to adopt a position of noninvolvement, whereas take a seat means to sit down.

check bellow for the other definitions of Take a back seat and Take a seat

  1. Take a back seat as a verb (idiomatic):

    To adopt a position of noninvolvement.

    Examples:

    "The new chairman is happy to take a back seat when it comes to day-to-day operations."

  2. Take a back seat as a verb (idiomatic):

    To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.

    Examples:

    "But as with most kids, [[politics]] took a backseat to daily life."'' — [[w:My Life My Life]] by [[w:Bill Clinton Bill Clinton]]"

  1. Take a seat as a verb (idiomatic):

    To sit down; to become seated, to sit.

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