big fish in a small pond in Russian

big fish in a small pond in Russian is пе́рвый па́рень на деревне.

big fish in a small pond in Russian

пе́рвый па́рень на деревне

noun

Pronounced: pervyy paren na derevne

(idiomatic) One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "big fish in a small pond" in Russian?

"big fish in a small pond" in Russian is пе́рвый па́рень на деревне.

How do you pronounce пе́рвый па́рень на деревне?

"big fish in a small pond" in Russian is пе́рвый па́рень на деревне, pronounced "pervyy paren na derevne".

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