second-fiddle

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Definition of second-fiddle in English English dictionary

play second fiddle
To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else

I think the VP got tired of playing second fiddle to the president, so if she's not promoted soon, she might leave.

second fiddle
A fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle

The second fiddle on that tune is almost as hard as the first fiddle.

second fiddle
A sidekick or subordinate, or the role of such a person

I'm tired of playing second fiddle to you.

second fiddle
The person playing second fiddle

I've been second fiddle in that band for ten years now.

play second fiddle
fill a secondary role, do a job of minor importance
second fiddle
accompaniment, secondary musical instrument; intermediary, minor, marginal, junior, vice
second fiddle
a secondary role or function; "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone"
second fiddle
someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role
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