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a member of the city council or as a storeowner? This metaphoric expression alludes to headgear worn for different occupations. The phrase dates from mid1900s.
When two ride on one horse, one must sit behind (saying) - когда двое скачут на лошади, одному прихо¬ дится сидеть сзади When two Sundays come together - никогда; после дождичка в четверг Word or two - пара слов; краткая беседа; краткое вы¬ сказывание
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At second hand - из вторых рук; от кого-л. другого; по¬ наслышке
By hearsay rather than direct observation or experience; through or from another person: I heard the news at second hand.
Bad second - прийти вторым к финишу со значительным отставанием от лидера
Run a long way behind the leader: I guess emotionally it's easier to be a bad second, as it hurts less.
Come off second best - потерпеть поражение, неудачу
Be the loser in a struggle; be beaten in a competition or an argument; lose a fight or a contest: That cat always comes off second best in a fight. * I've given up arguing with my big brother because I always come off second best.
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