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A Big Fish In A Small Pond ( one who succeeds in a small area where there is little competition ... )

"A Big Fish In A Small Pond"



A big fish in a small pond is a person who lives in a place where there is little competition.

Example: "He's just a big fish in a small pond."



A big fish in a small pond looks big because he is surrounded by others who are smaller.

Example: "If he is such a great actor, why doesn't he move to New York City?" Reply: "He likes being a big fish in a small pond."



@"Seattle is a great place to start a Kung Fu school. You will be a big fish in a small pond."





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