second banana

US /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/
UK /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/
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二把手, 副手

a person in a subordinate position; a sidekick or assistant

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He's always been the second banana in the team, never the leader.
他一直是團隊裡的二把手,從不是領導者。
She's tired of being the second banana and wants to take on more responsibility.
她厭倦了當二把手,想承擔更多責任。