second-string in English
noun
1
(in sports) the players who are available to replace or relieve those who start a game.
the second-string quarterback
2
an alternative resource or course of action in case another one fails.
Apparently he was particularly unhappy about the events of that night - of being second string in Kate's plans.
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1. If the first string Contains the second string, … - Selection from XSLT [Book]
2. The second string is a melody string, which is played with a wooden keyboard tuned like a piano.
3. City take this one handsomely with the aforementioned 22-man squad of quality and experience throughout. Their second string could conceivably challenge for a European placing in their own right.