noun
a body of water that is smaller in size or scope
adjective
describing the size of the fish as being large
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He was used to being a big fish in a little pond at his small hometown university.
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Back in high school, she was always a big fish in a little pond.
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He's like a big fish in a little pond when he's at the local bar showing off his pool skills.
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In the world of indie filmmaking, she was considered a big fish in a little pond.