Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Little fish in a big pond'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Little fish in a big pond'.

A. A small fish

B. A big fish

C. An insignificant person in a large organization

D. An important person

Answer: Option C

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It means someone who feels unimportant in a large group.

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