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Withdraw into an inconspicuous or subordinate position (4,1,4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

take a back seat

(Other definitions for take a back seat that I've seen before include "Occupy a subservient position (behind the driver?)" , "Become less important" , "from behind sofa?" , "Some drivers do" , "Assume a secondary role" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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