Big fish in a small pond meaning
What does the saying 'Big fish in a small pond' mean?
Idiom: Big fish in a small pond
Meaning:
A big fish in a small pond is an important person in a small place or organisation.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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