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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 — 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

• play second fiddle (to somebody) — play second ˈfiddle (to sb/sth) idiom to be treated as less important than sb/sth; to have a less important position than sb/sth else • I m not going to play second fiddle to anyone. • The narrative in this book plays second fiddle to the… …   Useful english dictionary

• play second fiddle (to something) — play second ˈfiddle (to sb/sth) idiom to be treated as less important than sb/sth; to have a less important position than sb/sth else • I m not going to play second fiddle to anyone. • The narrative in this book plays second fiddle to the… …   Useful english dictionary

• second fiddle — noun Date: 1809 one that plays a supporting or subservient role …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• fiddle — /fid l/, n., v., fiddled, fiddling. n. 1. a musical instrument of the viol family. 2. violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 3. Naut. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils …   Universalium

• second banana — noun 1. a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian • Syn: ↑straight man • Hypernyms: ↑performer, ↑performing artist 2. someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role • Syn: ↑second fiddle …   Useful english dictionary

• second banana —   in general terms, an actor who plays a subordinate or secondary role; aka second fiddle; in comedies, it refers to a performer who acts as a sidekick, foil or stooge (straight man) to a lead comedian   Examples: Dean Martin was a second banana… …   Glossary of cinematic terms

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