How painfully it had affected him with its intimation that he played but second fiddle in the life of his beloved. (J. Galsworthy, ‘Swan Song’, part I, ch. XII) — Как болезненно поразило Сомса открытие, что он играет всего только вторую скрипку в жизни любимой!
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.
play 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 … Useful english dictionary
play 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… … New idioms dictionary
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 literal meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
play 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 … Financial and business terms
play second fiddle — If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important … The small dictionary of idiomes
play second fiddle to — ► play second fiddle to take a subordinate role to. Main Entry: ↑fiddle … English terms dictionary
play 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… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
play 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) … New idioms dictionary
play second fiddle — accept a lower position, take a back seat Kirk won t play second fiddle to her. He wants to be the boss … English idioms
Play second fiddle — If you play second fiddle, you take a subordinate role behind someone more important … Dictionary of English idioms
play second fiddle to — take a subordinate role to someone or something in a way often considered demeaning she had to play second fiddle to the interests of her husband … Useful english dictionary
