be second only to somebody/something
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To be regarded as less valuable or important than only one other person or thing. She's a great candidate for the job—her experience is second only to her knowledge of the industry.
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be second only to somebody/something
be in a position where only one person or thing is better, more important, etc: As a pianist, he was second only to Rubinstein.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017