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 2 of 2.
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.
Santhiya said:
1 decade ago
I understood clearly.Thankyou sowmeki..
Manish bhandari said:
9 years ago
It means a device (as a slat, rack, or light railing) to keep objects from sliding off a table aboard ship.
Sowmeki said:
1 decade ago
Playing our own role (1st fiddle) and also thinking in others situation and helping them (2nd fiddle).
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.
Vinay said:
1 decade ago
I didn't get.
Oli said:
8 years ago
It's a kind of musical instrument, like guitar.
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.
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