演配角

yǎnpèijué ㄧㄢˇ ㄆㄟˋ ㄐㄩㄝˊ

    • to do auxiliary or secondary work rather than the leading job

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
play a supporting role
Meaning
To do auxiliary or secondary work rather than the leading job.

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