Play second fiddle meaning
What does the saying 'Play second fiddle' mean?
Idiom: Play second fiddle
Meaning:
If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Music |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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