Tommy Tran
2021-02-04 03:02
To play second fiddle verb phrase
To be less important or be in a less powerful position in comparison with someone else.
Since my brother is good at everything, I always have to play second fiddle to him.
Candace realized it's time to take action. She will play second fiddle to no one.
I'm tired of playing second fiddle to Tom.
To do paperwork that is boring or unimportant in an office
A phony gangster.
The verb "play" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase originated from the early days of orchestra. In the orchestra, there is a first violinist who plays the melody and is regarded as a prominent or high profile violinist. Then there is the group of second violins that play a supportive role to the lead violinist and would not be as important or honored as the lead violinist. These second group came to be referred to as second fiddles, hence we have the phrase.
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