English / phrase
A Small Fish in a Big Pond
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An insignificant, small, or minor person or enterprise in a very large and competitive environment
In context
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Surrounded by tech giants at the Frankfurt expo, our budding startup felt like a small fish in a big pond.
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Being a small fish in a big pond pushed the boutique agency to focus on niche custom solutions.
Synonyms
minor player,tiny cog in a machine,underdog
Antonyms
big fish in a small pond,market leader,industry titan
Collocations
feel like a small fish in a big pond,remain a small fish in a big pond,compete as a small fish in a big pond