Phrases with «distant second»

The phrase "distant second" means coming in a very close but still losing position to the first place. Full definition

81 % of those surveyed listed romance as their favorite genre with mystery coming in a very distant second at almost 5 percent. (bookpromotion.com)
When it's early days, it's vital that you be her partner first and a potential parent to her kids a very distant second. (elitesingles.com)
I will definitely be trying out your «distant second cousin» version! (101cookbooks.com)
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