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 dalam kolam kecil, orang penting dalam kumpulan 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 dalam kolam kecil di syarikat lamanya, tetapi kini dia hanya salah seorang daripada ramai di syarikat multinasional baharu.
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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 dalam kolam kecil, di mana sumbangannya sangat dihargai dan diiktiraf.