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idioma big fish in a little/small pond(also a big fish in a little/small pool)someone who is important or has a lot of influence only in a small organization, place, company etc:I don't want to be a big fish in a little pond - I'd rather run against the world champion and finish fifth or sixth in the race.If you want to be a big fish in a very small pool, that's up to you, but I thought you had more ambition.Note You may also hear people described as 'big fish' or 'small fish' according to how important they are compared with other people in the same group: The skills that made Scholfield a big fish in retailing helped him succeed as the club's manager.
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