A Big Fish In A Small Pond

Synonyms of a big fish in a small pond

• top dog in a small pond
• kingpin in a small pond
• big cheese in a small pond

Antonyms of a big fish in a small pond

• small fish in a big pond
• insignificant in a large pond
• minor player in a big pond

Collocations of a big fish in a small pond

big fish in a small pond

Frequency: 80 %

He was used to being a big fish in a small pond, but now he had to navigate the challenges of a larger company.

fish out of water

Frequency: 70 %

She felt like a fish out of water in the new school, not knowing anyone or where to go.

small fry

Frequency: 60 %

Compared to the older students, they were just small fry in the school.

big catch

Frequency: 50 %

She was thrilled to have landed such a big catch as her new client.

pond scum

Frequency: 40 %

He was always surrounded by pond scum, never able to find true friends.

Idiomatic Expressions for a big fish in a small pond

• Phrase: play the role of a big fish in a small pond
  Meaning: to act as if one is important or successful in a small or limited environment
  Usage: He likes to play the role of a big fish in a small pond when he visits his hometown, even though he's just a regular guy.