A fifth wheel Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
Someone who feels unnecessary or left out in a group, often because everyone else is paired up or busy together.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, sometimes self-deprecating. Most common in social or dating situations when everyone but one person is paired up. Can be used with 'feel like a fifth wheel'. Not to be confused with literal wheel on a vehicle.
جمل نموذجية
I felt like a fifth wheel when I went to the party with two couples.
basic
Sometimes I think I'm just a fifth wheel among my friends.
basic
No one wants to be a fifth wheel on a double date.
basic
Could you please invite someone else? I don't want to be a fifth wheel all night.
natural
Whenever my friends bring their partners, I end up being a fifth wheel.
natural
Don't worry, you won't be a fifth wheel—everyone's coming solo tonight!
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