big fish in a small pond

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /bɪɡ ˈfɪʃ ɪn ə smɔːl ˈpɒnd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /bɪɡ ˈfɪʃ ɪn ə smɔl ˈpɑnd/

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Expression

Expression big fish in a small pond

1. (idiomatic) Big fish in a small pond means that a person's ability is restricted in a small location or organization.