FISH: idioms
Phrase
a person who is important within a small group
a big fish in a small pond
In school Ben was a big fish in a small pond, but after graduation he was just one of the masses applying for a job.
In school Ben was a big fish in a small pond, but after graduation he was just one of the masses applying for a job.
Phrase
being in a place or situation that seems unnatural or uncomfortable
like fish out of water
Out on the streets we felt like fish out of water -- so much going on, so many different things to explore.
Out on the streets we felt like fish out of water -- so much going on, so many different things to explore.
Phrase
have more important things to do or deal with
have bigger fish to fry
I can't spend too much time on this. I have bigger fish to fry.
I can't spend too much time on this. I have bigger fish to fry.
Phrase
used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship
more fish in the sea
Still sad that you and your girlfriend broke up? It'll be okay, there are many more fish in the sea.
Still sad that you and your girlfriend broke up? It'll be okay, there are many more fish in the sea.