second banana
idiomA comedian who plays a secondary or supporting role, especially as straight man and traditionally in vaudeville or burlesque theatre.
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banana nose
A large, unusually long nose.
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banana republic
A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.
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have one foot on a banana peel
To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.
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have second thoughts
To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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just a second
A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.
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make like a banana and split
To leave, depart.
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play second fiddle
To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.
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second childhood
The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.