second string

• Bezieht sich auf eine Person oder Sache, die als weniger wichtig, weniger qualifiziert oder als Ersatz angesehen wird; häufig im Sport für Ersatzspieler oder allgemein für zweitrangige Optionen verwendet.

Refers to a person or thing that is considered less important, less skilled, or a backup option, often used in sports to describe substitute players or in general contexts for secondary choices.

1. Reserve or substituteB2informal

   A player or team member who is not a regular starter but is available to replace a primary player.

   Ersatzspieler

   • He was on the second string for most of the season.
   • The coach decided to use the second string in the second half.
   • Being a second string player requires patience and readiness.

2. Less important or secondaryB2informal

   Used to describe someone or something that is not the primary choice or is of lesser importance.

   Zweitbesetzung

   • In this project, I feel like I'm second string to the lead designer.
   • The company's second string team handled the minor accounts.
   • He was always second string in his father's eyes.