HyperDic: second_fiddle

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
English > second 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
English > second 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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