big fish in a small pond
중상급 (B2) informal
Someone who seems important only because the competition is small.
"He was the best player on his school team, but moving to the national league showed he was just a big fish in a small pond."
Someone who seems important only because the competition is small.
"He was the best player on his school team, but moving to the national league showed he was just a big fish in a small pond."