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third wheel

[thurd weel, hweel] / ˈθɜrd ˈwil, ˈʰwil /


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And while there’s plenty to be gained as a third-wheeler, couples also find value in having a third wheel join them.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 22, 2022

He has been forever a third wheel in the sport’s love affair with Federer and Nadal.

From Washington Post Jan. 6, 2022

Playing the third wheel was Scott Disick, aka the ex of Kourtney Kardashian.

From Fox News Dec. 20, 2021

"Britain in this whole thing is a bit like the third wheel," he said.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2021

But now I feel like the third wheel, even though there's four of us.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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