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1. a secondary role: to play second fiddle to another person.2. a person serving in a subsidiary capacity, esp. to one immediately superior.[1825-35]
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second fiddle — /sɛkənd ˈfɪdl/ (say sekuhnd fidl) noun 1. (in a musical score) the part written to be played by the second violin, or by the second group of violinists. 2. someone who plays such a part. –phrase 3. play second fiddle, to take a minor or secondary …
second fiddle — n. a person in a secondary role; the second best. (Frequently with play.) □ I won’t stay around here playing second fiddle for someone half my age and ability! □ There are worse things than being second fiddle … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
second fiddle — n. subordinate role to play second fiddle to * * * [ subordinate role ] to play second fiddle to … Combinatory dictionary
second fiddle — noun 1. someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role • Syn: ↑second banana • Hypernyms: ↑subordinate, ↑subsidiary, ↑underling, ↑foot soldier 2. a secondary role or function … Useful english dictionary
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Second Fiddle (1957 film) — Second Fiddle is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters, Lisa Gastoni, Bill Fraser, Richard Wattis.External links*imdb title|0050946 … Wikipedia
