back bench

English

Noun

back bench (plural back benches)

1. Alternative form of backbench (noun)
   • 2020 June 3, Lilian Greenwood talks to Paul Stephen, “Rail's 'underlying challenges' remain”, in Rail, page 35:

     "I'm really happy with my role on the back benches and I've already had a chat with Jim [Jim McMahon, Shadow Transport Secretary], who I'm looking forward to seeing take that role forward.

References

• “back bench”, in Collins English Dictionary.