Second Banana

Synonyms of second banana

• assistant
• sidekick
• supporting actor

Antonyms of second banana

• star
• lead
• main attraction

Collocations of second banana

sidekick

Frequency: 70 %

Batman's sidekick, Robin, always had his back.

assistant

Frequency: 60 %

The CEO's assistant was always by his side, acting as his second banana.

supporting role

Frequency: 45 %

She was happy to play a supporting role in the project, knowing she was the second banana.

understudy

Frequency: 40 %

The actor served as the lead's understudy, ready to step in as the second banana if needed.

companion

Frequency: 35 %

The loyal dog was his constant companion, always content with being the second banana.

Idiomatic Expressions for second banana

• Phrase: be the second banana
  Meaning: to be in a position of lesser importance or authority compared to someone else
  Usage: She was used to being the second banana in the company, always overshadowed by the CEO.