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English 2 senses of the expression second fiddle:
NOUNperson second fiddle, second bananasomeone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role
actsecond fiddlea secondary role or function
Englishsecond fiddle: 2 senses noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role.
Synonymsecond banana
Broadersubordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldierAn assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Spanishpapel secundario
Englishsecond fiddle: 2 senses noun 2, act
MeaningA secondary role or function.
Example"he hated to play second fiddle to anyone"
Broaderfunction, office, part, roleThe actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

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