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A big fish in a small pond If someone is described as a big fish in a small pond, it means that they have an important position, but only within a small group or organization. The saying suggests that if they were in a bigger group, they would be considered much less important. “How is Janet enjoying secondary school?”“Well, she likes it now, but it’s so different from her primary. It took her a while to get used to the change from being a big fish in a small pond to being a humble first year.”

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Metaphor	A big fish in a small pond
Question Meaning	What do you mean?
Meaning	If someone is described as a big fish in a small pond, it means that they have an important position, but only within a small group or organization. The saying suggests that if they were in a bigger group, they would be considered much less important.
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Example	“How is Janet enjoying secondary school?” “Well, she likes it now, but it’s so different from her primary. It took her a while to get used to the change from being a big fish in a small pond to being a humble first year.”

Small Big Fish Pond Means Important Position Group