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hanygeorge38
Joined: 12 Jul 2003
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 Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:14 pm Post subject: idioms |
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could you please tell me the meaning of the idiom
play second fiddle
thanks
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Casio
Joined: 14 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 2:56 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
play second fiddle to someone means to be second in importance to someone. For example,
He has been playing second fiddle to his boss for years and has finally decided to quit.
http://www.kimglish.com/englishidiomcollection/
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Nikita
Joined: 14 Sep 2003
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Location: Kharkov, Ukraine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:03 am Post subject: one more explanation |
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Hi 
Casio's explanation is absolutely right. Just want to add another one from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy.
To play a supporting or minor role in relation to someone else: "Tired of playing second fiddle, she resigned and started her own company"; In an orchestra, the position of second violinist (fiddle) is not as glamorous as that of first violinist.
You can find it at the following link http://www.bartleby.com/59/4/playsecondfi.html
Take care,
Nikita Kovalyov
International House, Kharkiv
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