Meaning of the word "big fish eat little fish" in English

What does "big fish eat little fish" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

big fish eat little fish

US /bɪɡ fɪʃ iːt ˈlɪt.əl fɪʃ/
UK /bɪɡ fɪʃ iːt ˈlɪt.əl fɪʃ/
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Idiom

a situation in which powerful people or organizations dominate or destroy smaller and weaker ones

Example:
In the corporate world, it's often a case of big fish eat little fish.
Small startups struggle to survive because big fish eat little fish in this industry.