a big fish in a small pond
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Dialogues in context
EN · B2Champion of a Small League
- A
Everyone in our league knows Adam.
W naszej lidze wszyscy znają Adama.
- B
He's a big fish in a small pond. Few outside the league have heard of him.
Jest grubą rybą w małym stawie. Poza ligą mało kto o nim słyszał.
- A
Will he play in the national tournament?
Zagra w turnieju krajowym?
- B
Yes, he signed up yesterday.
Tak, zapisał się wczoraj.
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Translations
Examples of use
W tej maleńkiej firmie jest grubą rybą w małym stawie.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.In that tiny firm, he is a big fish in a small pond.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.In dieser winzigen Firma ist er ein großer Fisch im kleinen Teich.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.En esa empresa diminuta es un pez gordo en un estanque pequeño.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.В этой крошечной фирме он влиятелен в узком кругу.
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In that tiny firm, he is a big fish in a small pond.