Question of the Day #1214

This means Hamilton could either take control of Ferrari’s destiny—or find himself playing second fiddle in a season that could make or break his Ferrari legacy.

From the 5th paragraph of this article at Motociclismo.

  上記の文で、playing second fiddleの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "playing second fiddle" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

〈比喩〉脇役［補佐役］を務める
表現パターンplay second violin [fiddle]

   

Answer

According to Dictionary.com:

To play a supporting or minor role in relation to someone else

 

Examples

1. “Tired of playing second fiddle, she resigned and started her own company.”
2. Mary resented always playing second fiddle to her older sister.
3. I have the sense that acting has been playing second fiddle to her real-world concerns. The Guardian (2015)
4. The experience of virtual viewers no longer needed to play second fiddle to that of the manifest hordes upstairs. The Guardian (2020)
5. Face up to what you know in your heart because you deserve more than to play second fiddle to her. The Sun (2014)

   

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