| 词组 | big frog in a small pond |
| 释义 | Idiom big frog in a small pond Theme: SIZE to be an important person in the midst of less important people.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. a big frog in a small pondA 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. big frog in a small pondan 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. |
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