second banana
US /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/
UK /ˈsek.ənd bəˈnæn.ə/

1.
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.
他一直是团队里的二把手,从不是领导者。
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She's tired of being the second banana and wants to take on more responsibility.
她厌倦了当二把手,想承担更多责任。