a big fish in a small pond
US /ə bɪɡ fɪʃ ɪn ə smɔl pɑnd/
UK /ə bɪɡ fɪʃ ɪn ə smɔl pɑnd/

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ikan besar di kolam kecil, orang penting di kelompok kecil
a person who is important in a small group or organization but who would have much less importance in a larger, more competitive group or organization
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He was a big fish in a small pond at his old company, but now he's just one of many at the new multinational corporation.
Dia adalah ikan besar di kolam kecil di perusahaan lamanya, tapi sekarang dia hanya salah satu dari banyak orang di perusahaan multinasional yang baru.
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She prefers to be a big fish in a small pond, where her contributions are highly valued and recognized.
Dia lebih suka menjadi ikan besar di kolam kecil, di mana kontribusinya sangat dihargai dan diakui.