second string

• Относится к человеку или вещи, которые считаются менее важными, менее квалифицированными или запасным вариантом; часто используется в спорте для описания запасных игроков или в общих контекстах для второстепенных вариантов.

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.

   Запасной игрок

   • 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.

   Второстепенный

   • 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.