Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
12.
To play second fiddle
Discussion:
18 comments Page 1 of 2.
Debayan said:
1 decade ago
Please can anybody tell me what is the meaning of fiddle ?
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Fiddle - Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.
Vinay said:
1 decade ago
I didn't get.
Affu said:
1 decade ago
To be in a less important position than someone or something else.
Ex: Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now.
Ex: Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now.
Sowmeki said:
1 decade ago
Playing our own role (1st fiddle) and also thinking in others situation and helping them (2nd fiddle).
Santhiya said:
1 decade ago
I understood clearly.Thankyou sowmeki..
Vicky said:
1 decade ago
Fiddle is a kind of violin.
One who play a second fiddle plays a secondary or subordinate role to someone.
One who play a second fiddle plays a secondary or subordinate role to someone.
Suhas mohan said:
1 decade ago
Why Can't be Answer To Reduce The importance of one's senior because According to @Vicky's answer?
A.s.kumar said:
1 decade ago
Fiddle means time-wasting or trifling behaviour; nonsense; triviality.
(Nautical Terms) nautical a small railing around the top of a table to prevent objects from falling off it in bad weather.
Brit an illegal or fraudulent transaction or arrangement.
Brit a manually delicate or tricky operation.
(Nautical Terms) nautical a small railing around the top of a table to prevent objects from falling off it in bad weather.
Brit an illegal or fraudulent transaction or arrangement.
Brit a manually delicate or tricky operation.
Megha said:
1 decade ago
Fiddle also mean some fraud (intentional deception) done to person. So I think none of the statement satisfy this.
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