Sentences with phrase «even in a small pond»

Being a big fish — even in a small pond — takes a great deal of effort.

Not exact matches

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

Even if you are miles from the countryside, you can find some peace in a local park, by a pond, or even on a small patch of grass outsEven if you are miles from the countryside, you can find some peace in a local park, by a pond, or even on a small patch of grass outseven on a small patch of grass outside.

Warm Weather Hazards • Animal toxins — toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions • Blue - green algae in ponds • Citronella candles • Cocoa mulch • Compost piles Fertilizers • Flea products • Outdoor plants and plant bulbs • Swimming - pool treatment supplies • Fly baits containing methomyl • Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde Medication Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include: • Pain killers • Cold medicines • Anti-cancer drugs • Antidepressants • Vitamins • Diet Pills Cold Weather Hazards • Antifreeze • Liquid potpourri • Ice melting products • Rat and mouse bait Common Household Hazards • Fabric softener sheets • Mothballs • Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc) Holiday Hazards • Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which can upset the stomach.

We decided to dig a small pond (about 10» diameter) for the fish, because we agreed that even if the aquaponics didn't work out as we had planned, it would be nice to have a pond and have the sound of running water in our yard.

Whether you live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Jersey even small lakes or ponds can cause a flood threat for you and your home.

(Even Snap, a smaller fish in the pond, is valued at $ 20 billion, a figure that dwarfs all but the largest cryptocurrency networks.)

Even though fishing is a huge industry in Alaska, you can still be the big fish in a small pond when it comes to being a medical assistant.