Question

in_the_loop_566 to be in a subordinate position; to have a lower rank or standing than someone else The expression probably originates from the fact that in an orchestra the first violin, or “fiddle,” gets most of the attention and plays the leading part, while the second fiddle is less noticed.

Accepted Answer

PLAY SECOND FIDDLE Jim wasn’t very happy when he was made assistant manager while Frank was promoted to manager. Jim didn’t want to play second fiddle to Frank.Both Ron and Sam liked Julie, but Julie preferred Sam. Ron played second fiddle to Sam.

Id	in_the_loop_566
Idiom	PLAY SECOND FIDDLE
Definition	to be in a subordinate position; to have a lower rank or standing than someone else
Examples	Jim wasn’t very happy when he was made assistant manager while Frank was promoted to manager. Jim didn’t want to play second fiddle to Frank. Both Ron and Sam liked Julie, but Julie preferred Sam. Ron played second fiddle to Sam.
Extra Info	The expression probably originates from the fact that in an orchestra the first violin, or “fiddle,” gets most of the attention and plays the leading part, while the second fiddle is less noticed.

Fiddle Play Jim Ron Sam Loop Subordinate Position