Sentence examples for played second fiddle from inspiring English sources

That's right: she played second fiddle to a dog.

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

Since being unexpectedly selected a year ago Mr Mistry has played second fiddle.

Some are bitter because they feel they've played second fiddle to the patients.

In fact, Hong Kong's Legislative Council has historically played second fiddle to the strong executive branch.

Burle Marx often played second fiddle to the architect Oscar Niemeyer, with whom he frequently collaborated.

"They were the president's two top advisers and everybody else played second fiddle.

At times the entire orchestra played second fiddle, overshadowed by the fiery percussion.

"He's played second fiddle to David in the league but he knew this was his competition.

Rosberg has played second fiddle too long, time for a change".

He is often seen as the artist who played second fiddle to Georges Seurat.