A little frog in a big pond In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a little frog in a big pond", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-13 09:10

Meaning of A little frog in a big pond

Synonyms:

a small frog in a big pond , a small frog in a large pond

A little frog in a big pond phrase informal

An insignificant or unqualified employee in a large corporation or other environment.

Working in a large corporation, Jane's just a little frog in a big pond.

Attending a large university, she felt as she's a little frog in a big pond.

His management style has made it evident that he's a little frog in a big pond.

Other phrases about:

pale beside/next to something pale in/by comparison (with/to something) pale into insignificance

be less importance, less outstanding in comparison with something else

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

mere trifle

1. Used to refer to a thing or matter that is insignificant or unimportant

2. Used to refer to a very small amount (of something)

scuzzbag

If you describe someone as a scuzzbag, you mean that he is a very mean, selfish, or unethical person.

hairball

1. Used to talk about a clump of hair or fur vomited up by a cat.

2. Used to indicate something that is in a condition of disorder or confusion.

3. Someone who is annoying or unpleasant, especially when intoxicated.

4. How terrible!

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