Meaning of the word "second banana" in English

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second banana

US /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/
UK /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/
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Idiom

1.

a person in a subordinate position; a sidekick or assistant

Example:
He's always been the second banana in the team, never the leader.
She's tired of being the second banana and wants to take on more responsibility.
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