English / idiom
Big Fish in a Small Pond
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person who is prominent or influential within a small or limited community.
In context
01
He preferred being a big fish in a small pond rather than competing in a multinational firm.
02
After moving to the global headquarters, she realized she was no longer a big fish in a small pond.
Synonyms
dominant local figure,kingpin,small-town star
Antonyms
small cog in a big machine,nonentity
Collocations
remain a big fish in a small pond,feel like a big fish in a small pond,status as a big fish in a small pond