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second fiddle Informal a. the second violin in a string quartet or one of the second violins in an orchestra b. the musical part assigned to such an instrument How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Nicholson was ambitious for his family (in which, and the Disruption Principles, he entirely lived), and he hated to see a son of his play second fiddle to an idler. He was no gentle lamb, and the part of second fiddle would never do for the high-pitched dominance of his nature. "No, I don't like being second fiddle," answered Peg with a crafty smile. |
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