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third wheel

[thurd weel, hweel] / ˈθɜrd ˈwil, ˈʰwil /


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Patrick became a third wheel in their life as a couple, joining them for dates and trips out of town.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022

I felt like a third wheel, but in the best way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2022

James’s third wheel, Russell Westbrook, has been a disastrous fit and a major impediment to the Lakers’ cap flexibility and trade options.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2022

Playing the third wheel was Scott Disick, aka the ex of Kourtney Kardashian.

From Fox News • Dec. 20, 2021

Arthur has to go home and roll around like a third wheel.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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