play second fiddle
處于次要或被忽視的角色;不起重要作用
口語·表達處于次要地位
英文釋義
to be in a subordinate or supporting role; to take a less important or prominent position
例句
I'm tired of playing second fiddle to my brother in the family business.
典故來源
源自管弦樂隊中第二小提琴手通常演奏和聲部分,處于輔助首席小提琴手的次要位置。