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Big fish
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grote vis, belangrijk persoon
a person whose fame or influence has widely spread
Approving
Idiom
Voorbeelden
David is the big fish in the marketing department. He leads the team and makes key decisions on campaigns and strategies.
David is de grote vis in de marketingafdeling. Hij leidt het team en neemt belangrijke beslissingen over campagnes en strategieën.
Emily is considered a big fish in the music industry. As a successful singer-songwriter, she has a large fan base and is sought after by record labels.
Emily wordt beschouwd als een grote vis in de muziekindustrie. Als succesvolle singer-songwriter heeft ze een grote fanbase en wordt ze gezocht door platenmaatschappijen.
big fish in a small pond
01
someone who is important or influential within a small or limited group, but who may not be as significant or well-known in a larger context
Dialect
American
American
IdiomVoorbeelden
John was a big fish in a small pond at his old job, but he's struggling to keep up with the competition at his new company.
She enjoyed being a big fish in a small pond, where her contributions were valued and recognized, but she knew she would have to leave her comfort zone to achieve greater success.
