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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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