In South Africa, Jani was a big fish in a small pond.

在南非，亚尼是当地的大人物。

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In our school, Professor Johnson was a big fish in a small pond.

约翰逊教授在我们学校，就像是小池里的大鱼，英雄无用武之地了。

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It's rare when people consider being in New York, being a big fish in a small pond.

很少听到别人把在纽约比作，大鱼在小水池里。

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Indeed, being a big fish in a small, manageable collegiate pond is often the best possible ticket for all but the most academically ambitious student.

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But given the volumes now, Ford can no longer be treated as a small fish in a big pond.

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Sig Blondy, big fish in a small pond?

NEWYORKER: Lucky Alan