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An important person. "A big fish in a small pond" is someone who is only important compared to the people around him because there's not much competition.
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∙ 14y agoHe was a big fish in a small pond; then, he moved away to college and everything changed.
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What does the idiom to have another fish to fry mean?
to have more important things to do
What does the idiom 'the dead fish smelled to high heaven' mean?
This is not an idiom. Idioms make little or no sense unless you know the definition. This sentence makes perfect sense, so it is not an idiom. The dead fish smelled so bad that even as high as Heaven, you could smell them.
What does the idiom ''he's taken the lions share'' mean?
Its the big part f something
What does the idiom eagle eye mean?
The idiom "eagle eye" refers to having an acute eyesight, or an intently watchful eye. It refers to the sharp eyesight of an eagle, which are known for seeing fish from hundreds of feet up.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom big fish in little sea mean?
if you mean Big fish in a little pond, then that is like the oldest people in that society, like say if you are in yr6 at primary school, than someone can say that your a big fish in a little pond. When you go into secondary school, then that same person can say, now your a big fish in a big ocean!
What does the idiom to have another fish to fry mean?
to have more important things to do
What does the idiom no great snakes mean?
I think you mean "no great snakes," and it means "no big deal."
What does the idiom great snakes mean?
I think you mean "no great snakes," and it means "no big deal."
What does the idiom 'the dead fish smelled to high heaven' mean?
This is not an idiom. Idioms make little or no sense unless you know the definition. This sentence makes perfect sense, so it is not an idiom. The dead fish smelled so bad that even as high as Heaven, you could smell them.
What does the idiom ''he's taken the lions share'' mean?
Its the big part f something
What does the idiom to big for your boots mean?
Meaning you are pretending to be bigger or smarter than you really are
What does the idiom of biggest wheels mean?
The idiom of biggest wheels is often seen shortened to big wheel. A big wheel is a person who has power in an organization, including lower-level bosses, managers, and CEOs.
What does the idiom like a fish needs a bicycle mean?
It means that the thing which is being referred to is totally unnecessary, just like a bicycle is not needed by a fish.
What does the idiom 'shoot fish in a barrel' mean?
If you think about this, you can figure it out. If fish are trapped in a barrel, how could they get away from a gun? It means something is ridiculously easy.
Is there an idiom meaning someone who is boastful?
"A big fish in a small pond" is an idiom that can describe someone who is boastful or arrogant in a small or limited setting.
What does the idiom make mountains out of molehills mean?
It means to make big deals out of little problems.
