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A foil for (someone)

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Translation a foil for (someone) into russian

a foil for (someone)
The witty sidekick served as a foil for the serious hero.
Остроумный напарник служил контрастом для серьёзного героя.

Definitions

A foil for someone refers to a character or person who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities or traits of the other character.