second banana
Example Sentences
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The renovation offered the museum an opportunity to “give the David some competition” by better showcasing other pieces in the collection that often end up playing second banana to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, Ms. Hollberg said.
From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022
In one scene, efforts are made to placate bruised second banana Desi with an executive producer credit for "I Love Lucy."
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2022
When “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” debuted on CBS in September 2015, Batiste was the bandleader and second banana.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2021
A second banana was the second most important person in an organization.
From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2021
As a second banana shoe burp-squeaked onto the floor, Kyle looked up and there he was—Mr. Lemoncello!
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
