second in command

In a hierarchy, the person who is second in power and importance to only one other person. In the United States, the vice president is second in command to the president.

See also: command, second

See also:

big fish in a small pond
big frog in a small pond
a big fish in a small pond
a big frog in a small pond
frog in a small pond
hanger-on
change off
flit from person to person
a whole team and the dog under the wagon
on person

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