backseat driver »
A passenger in a car who insists on giving the driver directions.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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be on the edge of one's seat »
To be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
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buckle up »
To fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.
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catbird seat »
Expression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.
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cross the aisle »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the floor »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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desk jockey »
One who spends his or her time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with its ultimate goal or practical consequence.
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have a seat »
A polite directive to sit down.
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have a seat »
See have; seat.
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have a seat »
To sit down; to take a seat.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.
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in the driver's seat »
Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition. Of primary importance.
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in the hot seat »
Under pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.
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mine arse on a bandbox »
An answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered, like offering a bandbox for a seat.
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nod off »
To fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.
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nosebleed seat »
A seat high in the back of bleachers, stands, or the balcony at a theater.
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ride shotgun »
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
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ringside seat »
A seat in the front row of a boxing or wrestling match.
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ringside seat »
Any vantage point providing an excellent view.
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seat-of-the-pants »
Done by feel, guess, or trial and error rather than by careful planning, thought or technique.
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shotgun »
The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver.
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sit back »
To recline while still in a seated position, with one's back on the frame of the seat.
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sit through »
To unwillingly stay seated until the end of an event.
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take a back seat »
To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.
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take a seat »
To sit down; to become seated.
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