Sentences with phrase «become big fish in small ponds»

Similar problems have occurred when ETFs become big fish in small ponds.

Ivanovic could move to the MLS and become the big fish in the small pond once again.

Not exact matches

They became a big fish in a small (er) pond earlier in their life cycle, and most likely reaped major benefits because of it.

Having been a big fish in a small pond, they then become involved with bigger fish in a bigger pond.

There is no doubt that Bale needs to get the hell out of Real if he ever wants to be the kind of player he once was... this isn't to suggest that he his skills have diminished, he simply isn't the fiery, determined and aggressive player that struck fear in the hearts of his opponents... the small fish in a big pond just doesn't fit his profile... I can't even remember the last player I've seen who has become so invisible on the big stage (maybe Pogba last year)... maybe it's a case of culture shock or maybe he wasn't able to handle the notoriety that invariably came with his big money signing, but regardless of how it happened this guy is a shadow of his former self... although I doubt he would ever come to a team in such disarray, he could quite easily fill the shoes of Sanchez, who ironically was in a similar predicament in Barcelona, as Bale would return to his favoured left side and would be given the same freedoms that have allowed Sanchez to flourish... ultimately I think the cache of wearing a Real jersey and competing for the top trophies would be too difficult to give up for a wannabe club run by suits who care little about those kinds of accolades

It can feel like you're a small fish in a big pond and become an overwhelming experience.

Most biopics follow the same formula: star starts off poverty - stricken, small fish in a big pond, meets the right people by chance, becomes uber - successful, then the drugs, loose women come along, then tragedy.

Every new country they launch represents a new micro-market, an opportunity for you to become a big fish in a small but growing pond.»