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third wheel

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


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“Being the third wheel isn’t just a result of unforeseen circumstances; it’s the new frontier.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

James’s third wheel, Russell Westbrook, has been a disastrous fit and a major impediment to the Lakers’ cap flexibility and trade options.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 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

"For Lord’s sake, Daddy,” Frank complained, "I feel just like a third wheel sitting in the back seat all by myself.”

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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