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play first fiddle

VERB

dominate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run

STRONG

boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize

WEAK

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow lose obey

STRONG

mismanage neglect submit

WEAK

be below go along surrender yield

VERB

preponderate

Synonyms

STRONG

boss command control dictate direct domineer eclipse handle head influence lead manage monopolize outshine overbear overrule overshadow predominate prevail reign rule run subject subjugate sway tyrannize

WEAK

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose prevail over reign supreme rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

Antonyms

STRONG

fall behind follow lose mismanage neglect obey serve submit surrender

VERB

rule the roost

Synonyms

WEAK

crack the whip ride herd wear the pants

Example Sentences

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He considered himself the cleverest, most eloquent and most cultured of them all; moreover in a little club like this, which he had organized, he expected to play first fiddle.

From Sanine by Pinkerton, Percy

And in consequence neither felt at home elsewhere than in their native place, where they were used to play first fiddle generally.

From Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport by Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias

Very good, but I won’t ask to play first fiddle.

From The Battle and the Breeze by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Of course he felt sore at his failures, when he was used to play first fiddle.

From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Feller, Frank

Some there are who would wish me to urge the Admiral to play first fiddle in the coming attack.

From Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 by Hamilton, Ian, Sir

play first fiddle

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