second string

About 0.15 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A unit of players which is considered to have a secondary level of talent and which usually plays after the first string.
2. adjective Not as good; of a lower quality or condition.

   I got a new pair of shoes, so I think I'll use the old, second string pair in my garden.

Similar words

substitute secondary third string string first string b team extended playing time reserve grade junior varsity twos