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third wheel

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


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Kupp, a third-round pick, was the third wheel behind Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2023

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 as long as I can remember, she’s tried to drag a third wheel into our perfect little mix.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy


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