big fish

Example Sentences

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She was a big fish in a small and comfortable pond.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“There’s a lot of big fish on the lake,” said Paul Muche, scion of a family considered sturgeon-spearing royalty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The first arrests in connection with the scandal -- eight members of the country's Department of Public Works and Highways -- were announced only days ago, with the government promising "big fish are coming soon".

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

"They physically cannot swallow large objects like kayaks, tires, or even big fish like tuna," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

“Why else would we be alone in this cell while everyone else is crammed together? We’re the big fish here. We’re the big catch.”

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers