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Idiom to play second fiddle
Definition to have a less important job; to be less important
Examples - She's moved to a new department and is finding it difficult to play second fiddle.
- I like to be my own boss. I'm not very good at playing second fiddle.
Note A fiddle is a violin. People usually prefer to play first fiddle.

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