How is “in the wings” used?

In Hot Fuzz (2007), one line is: “Not when we had two semi-professionals waiting in the wings.”

Which movie is “in the wings” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from Hot Fuzz (2007).

Not when we had two semi-professionals waiting in the wings.

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イディオム

ready to take over a particular job or be used in a particular situation when needed

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(waiting) in the wings
ready to take over a particular job or be used in a particular situation when needed

定義：Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 第 9 版