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Katie Anh
2022-01-16 10:01
Second string spoken language noun phrase slang
To indicate the second best players who subtitute for the starter in a game.
Because Jack got ankle twist and couldn't continue the game, I got the chance to become the second string.
It seems that James's injury is quite serious. Call the second string to replace him.
Get the second string ready to substitute for Ross.
Though just being a second string, I can't wait for the match tomorrow.
A favor done in exchange for another favor.
1. Used when you accept something as an exchange in return for something especially as part of a compromise
2. Do something alternately
To be a substitute for someone or something, but of lower quality.
A player who sits on the bench for the most of the game while waiting to play.
Used to describe the action of taking someone's position or place.
Do you see anything wrong?
If a person has the devil's own luck, he or she has extremely good luck.
A: Yesterday I won a $10 million lottery jackpot and today I won a car in a draw.
B: You have the devil's own luck.
