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Idiom BIG FISH IN A SMALL POND
Definition a person who is considered important primarily because the place or setting is small
Examples
  1. I accepted a teaching position in a small village overseas because I will have responsibilities that I wouldn’t be able to get for years in a big city. I like the idea of being a big fish in a small pond.
  2. Diane was a big fish in a small pond in her hometown, but when she moved to New York City, nobody knew who she was.
Category People: descriptions of people (nouns)

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