Meaning of the word "play second fiddle" in English
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play second fiddle
US /pleɪ ˈsɛkənd ˈfɪdl/
UK /pleɪ ˈsɛkənd ˈfɪdl/
Idiom
1.
to be in a subordinate or less important position than someone else
Example:
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She's tired of always having to play second fiddle to her older sister.
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He's a talented musician, but he always seems to play second fiddle in the band.
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