second fiddle

Example Sentences

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It's now seen as second fiddle to the track and road, but it's the purist form of distance running for me.

From BBC

He delivered an extraordinary response to talk about his methods, including one answer that lasted seven minutes, as the game itself played second fiddle to the Frenchman and his job security.

From BBC

Words play second fiddle to the many stunning photographs of a seemingly ageless Ms. Parton in “Star of the Show.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Art’s global history before the Second World War continues to play a decided second fiddle to contemporary art in special exhibitions.

From Los Angeles Times

Reid’s Merope and Reis’ Antigone, ferocious in their different ways, refuse to play second fiddle to Manville’s Jocasta when it comes to Oedipus’ affections.

From Los Angeles Times