I prefer to take a back seat during group projects.
take a back seat
idiomTo adopt a position of noninvolvement.
Origin
disputed originFrom take a seat and back seat.
After years of leading the company, the founder decided to take a back seat and let the new team manage daily operations.
Although she remained a member of the board, she chose to take a back seat, offering guidance only when the situation required her specific expertise.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.