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See: BIG FROG IN A SMALL POND.

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big frog in a small pond

[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

little frog in a big pond

[little frog in a big pond] or [small frog in a big pond] {n. phr.} An unimportant person in a large group or organization. * /In a large company, even […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

small fry

[small fry] {n.} 1. Young children. * /In the park, a sandbox is provided for the small fry./ 2. Something or someone of little importance. * /Large dairies ignore the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

small frog in a big pond

[small frog in a big pond] See: [LITTLE FROG IN A BIG POND]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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