Third String

Synonyms of third string

• backup
• last resort
• third option

Antonyms of third string

• first string
• starting lineup
• top choice

Collocations of third string

third string quarterback

Frequency: 80 %

The team had to rely on their third string quarterback after injuries to the starters.

third string player

Frequency: 70 %

Although he was a third string player, he always gave his best effort on the field.

third string option

Frequency: 60 %

Using the third string option proved to be the best decision in the end.

third string position

Frequency: 50 %

He worked hard to move up from his third string position on the team.

third string choice

Frequency: 45 %

Although it was a third string choice, it turned out to be the right one.

Idiomatic Expressions for third string

• Phrase: third string quarterback
  Meaning: a backup quarterback who is third in line to play
  Usage: The third string quarterback was called into the game after the starter got injured.