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big fish

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a big fish (informal)
an important or powerful person in a group or organization. Mrs Coughlin is one of the directors - a big fish.
See also: big, fish


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Laurence hooked up a big fish with the crooked end of his cane and held it out to her.
I think you are cut into baits by the screw, but you dreeft - dreeft to me, and I make a big fish of you.
When I do I have to throw it back again; especially the big fish.
 
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