Synonyms for second fiddle
sec·ond fid·dle

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1. second fiddle, second banananoun

   someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role

   Synonyms:
   straight man, second banana

2. second fiddlenoun

   a secondary role or function

   "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone"

   Synonyms:
   second banana

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1. • Function
   • Subordinate

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1. Roddy Piper:

   He's the driving force in our sport. I was the bad guy. I felt second fiddle, but as all things have come around, he deserves everything, all the accolades he can get.

2. Scott Baio:

   I think John Stamos always wanted to be Chachi instead of playing second fiddle to a 3-year-old.

3. Elizabeth Ochoa:

   If you stop prioritizing your marriage and allow it to play second fiddle to work, your partner will probably start to feel isolated and angry.