Recent Examples on the WebPresidential candidates are by nature proudly narcissistic and fiercely resist playing second fiddle to anyone else.—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2024 Whereas in the film the music supports but plays second fiddle to the visuals, here its presence is much further forward in the audience’s senses.—David Benedict, Variety, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for second fiddle
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