first loser

English

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Noun

first loser

  1. (idiomatic) the second place finisher in auto racing competition.
  2. (idiomatic) second place.

Usage notes

The quotation "Second Place is the First Loser" was apparently popularized by Dale Earnhardt, and repeated frequently by many other drivers since.

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