play second fiddle (to)
1play second fiddle — to have a less important position or status than someone or something else : to be regarded or treated as less important a former star athlete who is not happy to play second fiddle as he nears the end of his career often + to He s not happy to …
2play second fiddle to — play second fiddle (to (someone/something)) to be in a less important position than someone or something else. Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now. Usage notes: sometimes used without play Etymology: based on the… …
3play second fiddle — (to (someone/something)) to be in a less important position than someone or something else. Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now. Usage notes: sometimes used without play Etymology: based on the literal meaning of… …
4play second fiddle to sb — play second fiddle to sb/sth ► to be seen as less important than another person or thing: »There were times when security seemed to play second fiddle to how the security company wanted to present itself to the world. Main Entry: ↑fiddle …
5play second fiddle — If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important …
6play second fiddle to — ► play second fiddle to take a subordinate role to. Main Entry: ↑fiddle …
7play second fiddle — If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you play second fiddle to another person, you accept to be second in importance to that person, or have a lower… …
8play second fiddle — if you play second fiddle to someone, they are in a stronger position or are more important than you. You ll have to choose between your wife and me. I won t play second fiddle to anyone. (usually + to) …
9play second fiddle — accept a lower position, take a back seat Kirk won t play second fiddle to her. He wants to be the boss …
10Play second fiddle — If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important …