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One's second self - второе я; правая рука; близкий друг (лат. alter ego) Another person whose character, tastes and outlook are identical to one's own; another side of oneself; a second self; an intimate friend or a constant companion; a very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself: He was my second self at the university. Play second fiddle (to someone) (derog) - играть вторую скрипку, быть на вторых ролях; играть второстепенную роль Take a subordinate role to someone or something; be a supporter or follower of someone in an activity, rather than a leader. The expression derives from the respective roles of the fiddles or violins in an orchestra. Both play first fiddle and play third fiddle are much less common. The implication of playing second fiddle is often that it is somewhat demeaning: He disliked playing second fiddle to anyone and soon left the firm to start his own business. Second Advent/Coming - второе пришествие Иисуса Христа Second banana (chiefly Am sl) - вторая персона по зна­ чимости/рангу; второе лицо The second most important person in an organization or activity; someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role; a performer who acts as stooge to a comedian: There is a certain pain to being a second banana, but you have to have an ability to sublimate your ego. Second best - ниже заданной планки; что-то второсорт¬ ное, не высшего качества Something that is not as good as the thing that you really want: I know exactly what sort of apartment 64