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big fish in a small pond

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a big fish in a small pond
one of the most important people in a small group or organization, who would have much less power and importance if they were part of a larger group or organization. As the manager of a local company, he enjoys being a big fish in a small pond.
See also: big, fish, small

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Many of the local shows we get are looking for the big fish in a small pond feeling that they could only get at a smaller center.
It made sense from a business standpoint to come to Calistoga-to be a big fish in a small pond, have a sure success, and at 36 years old, I could do my own thing.
As an Australian instructor, Nicholas Bell conveys that special quality of a big fish in a small pond who wants his students to escape from the pond.
 
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