second fiddle

ˈsɛkənd ˈfɪdəl
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Translation of second fiddle into Russian

Noun

1.

hierarchy

role of lesser importance or status
  • He felt unhappy playing second fiddle to his more successful sibling..Он был недоволен, играя второстепенную роль по сравнению с более успешным братом
2.

music

the second violin in a string quartet
  • She was the second fiddle in the quartet.Она была второй скрипкой в квартете.
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Expressions with second fiddle: examples in English and translations in Russian

играть вторую скрипку
She always plays second fiddle to her boss.
играть вторую скрипку
She always felt she played second fiddle to her older sister.

Synonyms and analogies of second fiddle in English

Examples of second fiddle in a sentence

  • Despite his talent, he often found himself playing second fiddle in the band.
  • He played second fiddle in the orchestra.
  • The second fiddle part was crucial for harmony.

Translations of "second fiddle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
вторая скрипкаnf. - vtoraya skripka

She hated playing second fiddle when her colleague got all the interesting projects.

Она ненавидела играть вторую скрипку, когда коллеге доставались все интересные проекты.

Sarah refused to play second fiddle and demanded equal recognition for her work.

Сара отказалась играть вторую скрипку и потребовала равного признания за свою работу.

второстепенная рольnf. - vtorostepennaya rol'

Strategy games, survival horrors and certain rpgs play second fiddle to games such as multiplayer oriented shooters and rhythm games.

Стратегические игры, ужасы выживания и некоторые ролевые игры играют второстепенную роль в таких играх, как многопользовательские игры и ритм-игры.

The team's partnership with Ferrari means it will continue playing second fiddle to its corporate cousin.

Партнерство команды с Ferrari означает, что она продолжит играть второстепенную роль для своей корпоративной кузины.

вторую роль - vtoruyu rol'

For two decades he played second fiddle to his own father.

Ибо на протяжении двух десятилетий он играл вторую роль при собственном отце.

At times, playing second fiddle can be a humbling experience that teaches valuable lessons.

Иногда нахождение на вторых ролях может стать смиряющим опытом, который преподносит ценные уроки.

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Other translations for second fiddle:

  • второй планnm.

second fiddle: Examples and translations in context

The supporting actor was tired of playing second fiddle to the main star.

Актеру второго плана надоело играть вторую скрипку рядом с главной звездой.

He was tired of playing second fiddle to his more charismatic colleague.

Ему надоело быть второй скрипкой рядом с более харизматичным коллегой.

He was tired of playing second fiddle to politicians who ignored expert advice.

Он устал играть вторую скрипку у политиков, которые игнорировали советы экспертов.

I'm tired of playing second fiddle to my brother at every family gathering.

Мне надоело играть вторую скрипку рядом с братом на каждом семейном сборе.

He refused to play second fiddle to younger colleagues who lacked his experience.

Он отказался играть вторую скрипку по отношению к молодым коллегам без его опыта.

After the merger, our department started playing second fiddle to the sales team.

После слияния наш отдел стал играть вторую скрипку по сравнению с отделом продаж.

She refused to play second fiddle to her more charismatic younger sister again.

Она отказалась снова играть вторую скрипку по отношению к харизматичной сестре.

Playing second fiddle can be challenging, but it builds resilience and patience.

Находиться на вторых ролях может быть трудно, но это развивает стойкость и терпение.

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