in the back seat

prepositional phrase

In a subordinate, secondary, or less important position.

Opposite
in the driver's seat
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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticIn a subordinate, secondary, or less important position.

    Antonyms: in the driver's seat

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseIn a subordinate, secondary, or less important position.

Opposite
in the driver's seat
Cite this entry
APA

in the back seat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20back%20seat

MLA

“in the back seat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20back%20seat. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in the back seat,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20back%20seat.

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