What does play second fiddle mean?

Definitions for play second fiddle
play sec·ond fid·dle

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  1. play second fiddleverb

    To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.

  2. Etymology: From the second violin in an orchestra.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of play second fiddle in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of play second fiddle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of play second fiddle in a Sentence

  1. 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.


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  • دوسرا پہیلی کھیلUrdu

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