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Idiomsplay second fiddle toplay second fiddle (to (someone/something))to be in a less important position than someone or something else.
Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now.Usage notes: sometimes used without playEtymology: based on the literal meaning of second fiddle (= the lower part for a violin, a musical instrument with strings)if you play second fiddle to someone, they are in a stronger position or are more important than you. You'll have to choose between your wife and me. I won't play second fiddle to anyone. (usually +
to)
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play second fiddle to somethingplay second fiddle (to (someone/something))to be in a less important position than someone or something else. Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now.Usage notes: sometimes used without playEtymology: based on the literal meaning of second fiddle (= the lower part for a violin, a musical instrument with strings)if you play second fiddle to someone, they are in a stronger position or are more important than you. You'll have to choose between your wife and me. I won't play second fiddle to anyone. (usually +
to)
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play second fiddle toto be second in importance to someone
He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
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play second fiddle to someoneplay second fiddle (to (someone/something))to be in a less important position than someone or something else. Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now.Usage notes: sometimes used without playEtymology: based on the literal meaning of second fiddle (= the lower part for a violin, a musical instrument with strings)if you play second fiddle to someone, they are in a stronger position or are more important than you. You'll have to choose between your wife and me. I won't play second fiddle to anyone. (usually +
to)
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play second fiddle to someoneto be second in importance to someone
He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs.
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