playing second fiddle
居次要地位,不是主要的人或事物
口語·表達(dá)長期次要角色
英文釋義
to take a subordinate or supporting role; to be in a position of lesser importance or influence
例句
She's tired of playing second fiddle to her more famous colleague.
典故來源
同play second fiddle,強(qiáng)調(diào)持續(xù)處于次要角色的狀態(tài)。