biggest frog in the puddle
the biggest frog in the puddle
The most powerful, influential, knowledgeable, or experienced person within a small group. This phrase often implies that the person may not have as much clout in a larger group or arena of some kind. Since she was so popular and well-known within the walls of her small high school, Jennifer was used to being the biggest frog in the puddle. Once she started attending a large state university, however, she suddenly realized that it would take a lot more effort to make friends. His coarse management style has made it evident that he was used to being the biggest frog in the puddle. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.
See also: big, frog, puddle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
biggest frog in the puddle
and biggest toad in the puddleProv. The most important or powerful person in some small, unimportant group. Jill: Elaine seems to be obsessed with becoming class president. Jane: Yes, she really wants to be the biggest frog in the puddle. The people in my office don't care about doing their work; mostly they compete over who will be the biggest toad in the puddle.
See also: big, frog, puddle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a big fish in a small pond
- a big frog in a small pond
- big fish in a small pond
- big frog in a small pond
- frog in a small pond
- pond
- hanger-on
- junkyard dog
- don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs
- like talking to a wall