Meaning of second fiddle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle.
2. The person playing second fiddle.
3. A sidekick or subordinate, or the role of such a person.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“The second fiddle on that tune is almost as hard as the first fiddle.”

“I've been second fiddle in that orchestra for ten years now.”

“I'm tired of being your second fiddle!”

“Listen, buttercup, you're damned good in bed. They don't come any better, but I'm really not interested in playing second fiddle to your camera or your young lovers.”

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