to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position; (lit.) to stand downwind
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be under someone's influence; to imitate someone's style; to follow someone's customs
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be under someone's influence; to imitate someone's style; to follow someone's customs
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position; (lit.) to stand downwind