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play second fiddle
Verb
idiomatic
intransitive
Japanese Meaning
従属的または補助的な役割を果たすこと。 / 主要な役割ではなく、二次的な、あるいは脇役としての役割を担うこと。
Sense（1）
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.
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play second fiddle
In the new project, Maria was asked to play second fiddle to the team lead, despite her expertise.
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In the new project, Maria was asked to play second fiddle to the team lead, despite her expertise.
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