The idiom "in the front seat" means to be in a position of power, control or prominence. It is often used figuratively to describe someone who has influence over others or holds an important role within a group or organization.
Usage examples
She always preferred sitting in the front seat of the car during road trips.
He was nervous about his first driving lesson, so his mother sat in the front seat to guide him.
The teacher asked the student with good eyesight to sit in the front seat so they could easily see the whiteboard.
We had a great view of the concert because we were lucky enough to get front-row tickets, which entitled us to seats in the front seat of the venue.
Sentences with «in the front seat»
By high school, I didn't technically weigh enough to sit in the front seat of my mom's van. (romper.com)
My kids absolutely love to pretend they are driving the van, they look so adorable sitting in the front seats with their legs sticking out in front of them! (autolist.com)
It might even be that someone you know let your child ride in the front seat of the car and the airbag caused a serious injury to the child. (kansascitylawoffice.com)