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Fifth wheel Meaning in English

expression

ˈfɪfθ/, /ˈfɪθ/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
FIFTH WEEL, FIF WEEL
fˈɪfθ/ /wˈiːl
FIFTH WEEL

परिभाषा

A 'fifth wheel' is an idiom describing a person who feels unnecessary or out of place, especially when with a couple or a small group.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal and sometimes mildly humorous; often used about social situations with couples when a single person feels awkward. Can also refer more generally to feeling unnecessary in any group setting. Not literal (not about wheels or vehicles in this context). Commonly used as 'feel like a fifth wheel'.

उदाहरण वाक्य

I felt like a fifth wheel when they invited me to their date.

basic

She doesn't want to be a fifth wheel at the party.

basic

Being a fifth wheel can feel awkward.

basic

I didn't want to tag along and be the fifth wheel again.

natural

Whenever they're together, I always end up feeling like a fifth wheel.

natural

Three couples and me—I was basically the fifth wheel the whole night.

natural