play first fiddle en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the first violin in an orchestra.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To play a leading role.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| played first fiddle | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played first fiddle | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| plays first fiddle | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| playing first fiddle | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |