单词	second fiddle
释义	second fiddle noun : one that plays a supporting or subservient role Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Especially in the case of Clemens, a once promising musician now playing second fiddle to his doctor girlfriend. Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 Aug. 2022 Corum, a junior, is expected to have a breakout season as the lead of a one-two punch (after playing second fiddle to Hassan Haskins a season ago) along with sophomore Donovan Edwards. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 18 July 2022 The struggles of the White Sox and the ongoing Tony La Russa saga have taken up most of the bandwidth in town, leaving the Cubs to play second fiddle to their crosstown rivals. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2022 Her alliance with Julia, a potential bright spot in the story, winds up playing second fiddle to her heart-eyes for Malcolm. Natalia Winkelman, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 And his willingness to essentially play second fiddle to DeRozan should help his free-agency prospects. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022 When the upfronts return to New York City in mid-May after a two-year pandemic hiatus, broadcast TV is expected to play second fiddle. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022 The industry has itself to blame for playing second fiddle. Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 June 2022 The fact that the Spanish actor never stoops to playing second fiddle to this impressive poodle-puff-gone-awry is a feat unto itself. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1809, in the meaning defined above second fiddle noun as in second Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance second aid assistant aide deputy lackey adjutant sidekick domestic coadjutor minion henchman flunkey helpmate flunky junior steward flunkie mate inferior subordinate helpmeet menial follower retainer underling attendant Antonyms & Near Antonyms superior master captain boss leader chief senior head foreman helmsman kingpin headman taskmaster See More
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