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second banana

idiom

A comedian who plays a secondary or supporting role, especially as straight man and traditionally in vaudeville or burlesque theatre.


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  1. 01

    banana nose

    A large, unusually long nose.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    have second thoughts

    To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.

  5. 05

    just a second

    A short period of time, typically anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes or more.

  6. 06

    make like a banana and split

    To leave, depart.

  7. 07

    play second fiddle

    To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.

  8. 08

    second childhood

    The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.

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