play second fiddle to

play second fiddle

To have a subordinate, lesser, or smaller role, position, or part (in something). I'm really sick of playing second fiddle to this ignoramus—I'm the one who deserves to be the star of the show! Because I wasn't willing to play office politics, I never got the big promotion and have been playing second fiddle ever since.

play second fiddle to

take a subordinate role to someone or something.

The expression derives from the respective roles of the fiddles or violins in an orchestra. Both play first fiddle and play third fiddle are much less common. The implication of playing second fiddle is often that it is somewhat demeaning.

1998 Times In A Yank at Oxford she played second fiddle to Vivien Leigh, which never got anyone very far.

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释义	play second fiddle to play second fiddle To have a subordinate, lesser, or smaller role, position, or part (in something). I'm really sick of playing second fiddle to this ignoramus—I'm the one who deserves to be the star of the show! Because I wasn't willing to play office politics, I never got the big promotion and have been playing second fiddle ever since. See also: fiddle, play, second Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. play second fiddle to take a subordinate role to someone or something. The expression derives from the respective roles of the fiddles or violins in an orchestra. Both play first fiddle and play third fiddle are much less common. The implication of playing second fiddle is often that it is somewhat demeaning. 1998 Times In A Yank at Oxford she played second fiddle to Vivien Leigh, which never got anyone very far. See also: fiddle, play, second Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be in it for be at a disadvantage at a disadvantage (the) odds are against (something) at the point of (doing something) address (one's) comments to (someone or something) address comments or remarks to address (one's) remarks to (someone or something) be more than (something) be more than glad, ready, etc. References in classic literature Nicholson was ambitious for his family (in which, and the Disruption Principles, he entirely lived), and he hated to see a son of his play second fiddle to an idler. Tales and Fantasies Atsu, who has had to play second fiddle to a number of other options in Newcastle's attack this season kept his place in the team after an impressive display in the draw against Everton in midweek. Newcastle fans hail Atsu's display despite defeat to Wolves Xabi is in a similar situation, where he will play second fiddle to new signing Toni Kroos for the coming campaign. Real Madrid to Sell Xabi, Arbeloa Ronaldo has won the award once before, back in 2008 while at Manchester United, but since then he has had to play second fiddle to Messi in the voting, finishing runner-up three times as the Argentinian claimed the crown four times. Ronaldo the best again Summary: Comedian and actor Russell Brand had to play second fiddle to the Dalai Lama on Saturday night. Russell Brand upstaged by the Dalai Lama Gibbon had to play second fiddle to Talbot Ladies Open title holder Maureen Perkins at the last-32 stage, losing out 21-17 to the eventual champion, who went on to defeat Mid Cheshire's Wendy Allen 21-16 in the final. Barnes and Gibbon fall short Gold admitted the cup has to play second fiddle to West Ham staying in the Premier League. Grant claim is comedy Gold; WEST HAM v NOTT'M FOREST At a Republic of Ireland press conference looking ahead to tomorrow's friendly with Argentina, Given made it clear he is not prepared to play second fiddle to Joe Hart. Given no to second best Ferrari's decision has effectively ensured Massa will now have to play second fiddle to Alonso for the remainder of the season. I'm no No 2 driver, says defiant Massa JONNY WILKINSON had to play second fiddle to his England skipper Steve Borthwick as Saracens beat Toulon at Vicarage Road. JONNY ON A LOSER Goalkeeper Alexander has said he will consider quitting the club if he continues to play second fiddle to Allan McGregor. WALTER SMITH has revealed he [...]; Short Corner But he has had to play second fiddle to Benoit Assou-Ekotto this campaign. Forest fire up race to sign Bale KIRKLAND And although he had to play second fiddle to Kenya's Simon Tonui, he produced a new lifetime best of two hours 23 minutes 55 seconds, which was nearly five minutes faster than his second place last year. David's Loch is in Other nations often work in tandem at major events but Yamauchi refuses to play second fiddle to fellow Briton Radcliffe. Marathon pledge; IN BRIEF SHOCK summer signing Chris Killen surveyed the cosmopolitan stars that surround him at Celtic and insisted: "I'm not here to play second fiddle to anyone." Football: Killen in for scrap
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