bit player

And without her talent and love, Bono would have likely remained a bit player on the fringes of the entertainment industry.

Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.

Back in 2007, Heighberger was a bit player in a relatively trivial, albeit troubling, instance of government deception.

Was the Society a prime mover, or a bit player?

The 23-year-old Ross has been a bit player for the defending Super Bowl champions this season.