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See: PLAY SECOND FIDDLE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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play second fiddle

[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part; follow another's lead; be less noticed. * /His wife had the stronger mind and he played second fiddle to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fit as a fiddle

[fit as a fiddle] {adj. phr.} In very good health. * /The man was almost 90 years old but fit as a fiddle./ * /Mary rested at home for a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fiddle with

[fiddle with] {v. phr.} To carelessly play with something. * /If Jimmy continues to fiddle with our computer, he is liable to ruin it./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

fiddle around

[fiddle around] See: [FOOL AROUND] (3). A Dictionary of American Idioms

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