second choice
It isn't what you want the most. But you can live with it if you don't get your first choice.
You can also get second choiced by something you want. Then the decision is out of your hand. They have the power to choose.
Synonyms for second choice
On this page, you will find 30 slang terms related to second choice. Some of the top words include: Swithering, uninvited, casual, maybe, Cobb, and 25 more.