She always wants to play first fiddle in every project.
play first fiddle
idiomTo play a leading role.
Origin
disputed originFrom the first violin in an orchestra.
In this new company, he is tired of being an assistant and wants to play first fiddle for once.
Although he was the most experienced member of the team, he was content to let his younger colleague play first fiddle during the high-stakes presentation.
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blink first
To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.
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cast the first stone
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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come first
To win first place in a competition.
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director of first impressions
A receptionist.
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feet first
In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).
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fiddle while Rome burns
To neglect helping when one’s time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.
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first among equals
A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.