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.
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
It has been a long time since I left my high school, and now I have to admit that it's certainly not your father's high school anymore.