bit player
The term "bit player" originates from the entertainment industry, but it is also used metaphorically to describe minor roles in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Theater and Film
(industry, informal)An actor with a minor role in a play, film, or television show.
Example
- She started her career as a bit player in small theater productions.
- In the movie, he was just a bit player with only a few lines.
B2General
(figurative, informal)A person who has an insignificant role in a particular situation.
Example
- In the company's decision-making process, he felt like a bit player.
- Despite her efforts, she remained a bit player in the project.
Similar
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