pond

a big fish in a small pond

A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., 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 a big fish in a small pond. 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 made it evident that he was used to being a big fish in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.

See also: big, fish, pond, small

a big frog in a small pond

A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., 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 a big frog in a small pond. 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 a big frog in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company.

See also: big, frog, pond, small

a little frog in a big pond

Someone within a large operation or organization who is less important or less qualified than those around them. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a little frog in a big pond.

a small frog in a big pond

Someone or something within a larger operation or organization who is of less importance or less qualified than those around him, her, or it. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a small frog in a big pond.

See also: big, frog, pond, small

across the pond

Across the Atlantic Ocean, almost always referring to either the British Isles or the United States, depending on which side of the ocean the speaker is from. I think we're going to head across the pond to London for our vacation this summer. Well, I have several relatives living across the pond in Boston, so we may go there on holiday this year.

cross the big pond

To cross the Atlantic Ocean, almost always referring to travel to the British Isles from the United States, or vice versa. I think we're going to cross the big pond to London for our vacation this summer. Well, I have several relatives living in Boston, so we may cross the big pond and visit them on holiday this year.

pond scum

1. A layer of freshwater algae that forms on the surface of still, stagnating water (such as a pond). I pushed him into the water, and he came out covered in slimy, stinking pond scum.

2. An extremely repugnant, vile, wretched person. You're worse than a rat, worse than a maggot—you're nothing but pond scum! I would never let my daughter date pond scum like you!

big frog in a small pond

an important person in the midst of less important people. (Alludes to a large frog that dominates a small pond with few challengers.) I'd rather be a big frog in a small pond than the opposite. The trouble with Tom is that he's a big frog in a small pond. He needs more competition.

See also: big, frog, pond, small

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

big fish in a small pond

Also, big frog in a little pond. A person who is important in a limited arena; someone overqualified for a position or in relation to colleagues. For example, Steve has both a Ph.D. and an M.D., yet he's content with his practice at a rural hospital; he prefers to be a big fish in a little pond . The expression big fish has been slang for an important or influential person since the early 1800s. The addition of in a small pond as a metaphor for an unimportant organization is more recent, as is the substitution of frog. Another variant is the proverb Better a big fish in a little puddle than a little fish in a big puddle.

See also: big, fish, pond, small

frog in a small pond

see under big fish in a small pond.

little frog in a big pond

Also, small frog in a large pond. An unimportant or unqualified individual in a large organization or other setting. For example, Coming from a small school, Sandy felt lost at the state university-a little frog in a big pond . This phrase is the counterpart of big fish in a small pond.

a big fish in a small pond

If someone is a big fish in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. In Rhodesia I was a big fish in a small pond. As a big fish in a small pond, Smith found it easy to dominate fashion photography in Australia. Note: This expression can be varied, for example by using pool instead of pond or by talking about a small fish in a big pond. Being a big fish in a tiny, stagnant pool clearly gives controversial journalists ideas way above their station. Now I'm the smallest fish in a very big pond. Note: You often use this expression to suggest that someone would be less important or interesting if they were part of a larger organization or group. Note: Another American expression for this is a big frog in a small pond.

See also: big, fish, pond, small

a big frog in a small pond

AMERICAN

If someone is a big frog in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. He liked being a big frog in a small pond. Note: The usual British expression for this is a big fish in a small pond.

See also: big, frog, pond, small

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a big fish in a small (or little) pond

a person seen as important and influential only within the limited scope of a small organization or group.

See also: big, fish, pond, small

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

across the ˈpond

(informal, especially British English) on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean from Britain/the US: And now let’s hear some news and gossip from across the pond, with our reporter in New York.

pond scum

n. a mean and wretched person; a worthless male. (Collegiate. An elaboration of scum, less crude than scumbag. Also a rude term of address.) Get your hands off me, you pond scum!

big fish in a small pond

An individual who is important or prominent only in a small group. This cliché, of American provenance, is used both disparagingly (“He’s the firm’s general counsel, but since there are only three employees he’s just a big fish in a small pond”) and more positively (“She didn’t get accepted to the university, but it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond”).

See also: big, fish, pond, small

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

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
biggest frog in the puddle
hanger-on
like talking to a wall
one man's loss is another man's gain
one person's loss is another person's gain

References in periodicals archive

People were also complaing about the bad smell from the pond which they said posed a threat to their health.

Community,officials dispose carcasses

As part of the project UCL's Pond Restoration Research Group have researched the benefits of pond restoration for aquatic biodiversity showing huge benefits for water plants, invertebrates, amphibians and fishes.

University College London: Bringing farmland ponds back to life to protect Britain's wildlife

Top it up In a spell of warm weather, keep the pond topped up with fresh water.

Don't let your pond suffer this summer; Is your pond looking stagnant and covered in weed? HANNAH STEPHENSON reveals simple steps for freshening it up

The pond has suddenly turned into a death trap now being avoided as much as possible since members of the community began to lose their lives in it from time to time.

Killer Pond: Mysterious Nasarawa Pond That Claims Lives

Apsara Authority spokesperson Long Kosal told The Post on Monday that the archaeologists are looking to study the pond's structure and foundations, which were built hundreds of years ago.

Angkor pond dug for research

If you are using a garden container that has drainage holes in the bottom, use a piece of pond liner to cover the holes.

Make a splash for wildlife with a mini pond; As charities focus this year's Wild About Gardens challenge on ponds, this step-by-step guide will help you build your own pocket-sized pool HomeImprovements

Following his death on his 70th birthday, John's friends fromthe Alnwick& District Natural History Society andthe EnvironmentalWalking Partnership, donated [pounds sterling]1,000 towards the creation of a wildlife pond in his memory.

How the secret weapon in the battle against climate change could be the humble pond; Northumbria University research reveals how ponds have an amazing ability to soak up carbon, and are excellent for wildlife too

Upon checking in, we were provided with the essentials to get things started-from matching pink pajamas and slippers to sleeping masks, snacks and, of course, Pond's latest Mineral Clay Collection (#LetsClay with Pond's).

Testing the perfect beauty products at a fun girls' sleepover

His car was found Saturday evening by a combined security team in a pond located in Dura Du area of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Missing general's car, blood-stained shirt found

Key words: tundra pond; climate change; Barrow, Alaska; Arctic; temperature; thaw; freeze; growing degree days

Growing-Season Temperature Change across Four Decades in an Arctic Tundra Pond

Pond will acquire the Regenurex brand, plant and related production assets, through acquisition of the Purchased Shares for a minimum of CDN 2,269,599, comprised of CDN 500,000 cash and 737,333 Pond shares valued at CDN 2.40 per share.

Pond Technologies to Acquire Regenurex Health for CDN 2.2m

Pond aquaculture is the traditional and ancient practice in the country but in recent time some advanced culture system has also been practiced to increase the production rate.

Effect of Multi-Ownership on Pond Aquaculture Production in Bhola District, Bangladesh

One of the most common problems is an overabundance of vegetation, either in the water or around the edge of the pond itself.

POND Management 101: Take care of your water resources, and they'll take care of you

Through this pond, we sought to add the soothing qualities of water to an area of our homestead where we spend time hosting guests and eating meals.

Building a Backyard Pond

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释义	pond a big fish in a small pond A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., 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 a big fish in a small pond. 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 made it evident that he was used to being a big fish in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company. See also: big, fish, pond, small a big frog in a small pond A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group. It often implies that the person may not have as much clout in "a bigger pond," i.e., 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 a big frog in a small pond. 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 a big frog in a small pond. That attitude certainly won't be tolerated by anyone at his new company. See also: big, frog, pond, small a little frog in a big pond Someone within a large operation or organization who is less important or less qualified than those around them. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a little frog in a big pond. See also: big, frog, little, pond a small frog in a big pond Someone or something within a larger operation or organization who is of less importance or less qualified than those around him, her, or it. This thankless IT support job is really getting old. Ever since I started here, I've just been a small frog in a big pond. See also: big, frog, pond, small across the pond Across the Atlantic Ocean, almost always referring to either the British Isles or the United States, depending on which side of the ocean the speaker is from. I think we're going to head across the pond to London for our vacation this summer. Well, I have several relatives living across the pond in Boston, so we may go there on holiday this year. See also: across, pond cross the big pond To cross the Atlantic Ocean, almost always referring to travel to the British Isles from the United States, or vice versa. I think we're going to cross the big pond to London for our vacation this summer. Well, I have several relatives living in Boston, so we may cross the big pond and visit them on holiday this year. See also: big, cross, pond pond scum 1. A layer of freshwater algae that forms on the surface of still, stagnating water (such as a pond). I pushed him into the water, and he came out covered in slimy, stinking pond scum. 2. An extremely repugnant, vile, wretched person. You're worse than a rat, worse than a maggot—you're nothing but pond scum! I would never let my daughter date pond scum like you! See also: pond, scum Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. big frog in a small pond an important person in the midst of less important people. (Alludes to a large frog that dominates a small pond with few challengers.) I'd rather be a big frog in a small pond than the opposite. The trouble with Tom is that he's a big frog in a small pond. He needs more competition. See also: big, frog, pond, small McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. big fish in a small pond Also, big frog in a little pond. A person who is important in a limited arena; someone overqualified for a position or in relation to colleagues. For example, Steve has both a Ph.D. and an M.D., yet he's content with his practice at a rural hospital; he prefers to be a big fish in a little pond . The expression big fish has been slang for an important or influential person since the early 1800s. The addition of in a small pond as a metaphor for an unimportant organization is more recent, as is the substitution of frog. Another variant is the proverb Better a big fish in a little puddle than a little fish in a big puddle. See also: big, fish, pond, small frog in a small pond see under big fish in a small pond. See also: frog, pond, small little frog in a big pond Also, small frog in a large pond. An unimportant or unqualified individual in a large organization or other setting. For example, Coming from a small school, Sandy felt lost at the state university-a little frog in a big pond . This phrase is the counterpart of big fish in a small pond. See also: big, frog, little, pond The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a big fish in a small pond If someone is a big fish in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. In Rhodesia I was a big fish in a small pond. As a big fish in a small pond, Smith found it easy to dominate fashion photography in Australia. Note: This expression can be varied, for example by using pool instead of pond or by talking about a small fish in a big pond. Being a big fish in a tiny, stagnant pool clearly gives controversial journalists ideas way above their station. Now I'm the smallest fish in a very big pond. Note: You often use this expression to suggest that someone would be less important or interesting if they were part of a larger organization or group. Note: Another American expression for this is a big frog in a small pond. See also: big, fish, pond, small a big frog in a small pond AMERICAN If someone is a big frog in a small pond, they are one of the most important and influential people in a small organization or group. He liked being a big frog in a small pond. Note: The usual British expression for this is a big fish in a small pond. See also: big, frog, pond, small Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a big fish in a small (or little) pond a person seen as important and influential only within the limited scope of a small organization or group. See also: big, fish, pond, small Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary across the ˈpond (informal, especially British English) on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean from Britain/the US: And now let’s hear some news and gossip from across the pond, with our reporter in New York. See also: across, pond Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary pond scum n. a mean and wretched person; a worthless male. (Collegiate. An elaboration of scum, less crude than scumbag. Also a rude term of address.) Get your hands off me, you pond scum! See also: pond, scum McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions big fish in a small pond An individual who is important or prominent only in a small group. This cliché, of American provenance, is used both disparagingly (“He’s the firm’s general counsel, but since there are only three employees he’s just a big fish in a small pond”) and more positively (“She didn’t get accepted to the university, but it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond”). See also: big, fish, pond, small The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: 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 biggest frog in the puddle hanger-on like talking to a wall one man's loss is another man's gain one person's loss is another person's gain References in periodicals archive People were also complaing about the bad smell from the pond which they said posed a threat to their health. Community,officials dispose carcasses As part of the project UCL's Pond Restoration Research Group have researched the benefits of pond restoration for aquatic biodiversity showing huge benefits for water plants, invertebrates, amphibians and fishes. University College London: Bringing farmland ponds back to life to protect Britain's wildlife Top it up In a spell of warm weather, keep the pond topped up with fresh water. Don't let your pond suffer this summer; Is your pond looking stagnant and covered in weed? HANNAH STEPHENSON reveals simple steps for freshening it up The pond has suddenly turned into a death trap now being avoided as much as possible since members of the community began to lose their lives in it from time to time. Killer Pond: Mysterious Nasarawa Pond That Claims Lives Apsara Authority spokesperson Long Kosal told The Post on Monday that the archaeologists are looking to study the pond's structure and foundations, which were built hundreds of years ago. Angkor pond dug for research If you are using a garden container that has drainage holes in the bottom, use a piece of pond liner to cover the holes. Make a splash for wildlife with a mini pond; As charities focus this year's Wild About Gardens challenge on ponds, this step-by-step guide will help you build your own pocket-sized pool HomeImprovements Following his death on his 70th birthday, John's friends fromthe Alnwick& District Natural History Society andthe EnvironmentalWalking Partnership, donated [pounds sterling]1,000 towards the creation of a wildlife pond in his memory. How the secret weapon in the battle against climate change could be the humble pond; Northumbria University research reveals how ponds have an amazing ability to soak up carbon, and are excellent for wildlife too Upon checking in, we were provided with the essentials to get things started-from matching pink pajamas and slippers to sleeping masks, snacks and, of course, Pond's latest Mineral Clay Collection (#LetsClay with Pond's). Testing the perfect beauty products at a fun girls' sleepover His car was found Saturday evening by a combined security team in a pond located in Dura Du area of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Missing general's car, blood-stained shirt found Key words: tundra pond; climate change; Barrow, Alaska; Arctic; temperature; thaw; freeze; growing degree days Growing-Season Temperature Change across Four Decades in an Arctic Tundra Pond Pond will acquire the Regenurex brand, plant and related production assets, through acquisition of the Purchased Shares for a minimum of CDN 2,269,599, comprised of CDN 500,000 cash and 737,333 Pond shares valued at CDN 2.40 per share. Pond Technologies to Acquire Regenurex Health for CDN 2.2m Pond aquaculture is the traditional and ancient practice in the country but in recent time some advanced culture system has also been practiced to increase the production rate. Effect of Multi-Ownership on Pond Aquaculture Production in Bhola District, Bangladesh One of the most common problems is an overabundance of vegetation, either in the water or around the edge of the pond itself. POND Management 101: Take care of your water resources, and they'll take care of you Through this pond, we sought to add the soothing qualities of water to an area of our homestead where we spend time hosting guests and eating meals. Building a Backyard Pond
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