big fish

Example Sentences

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The first arrests in connection with the scandal -- eight members of the country's Department of Public Works and Highways -- were announced only days ago, with the government promising "big fish are coming soon".

From Barron's

As big fish eat smaller ones, the mercury sticks around, accumulating up the food web.

From Seattle Times

Catchable fish are usually scarce for about a year in areas which had big fish kills, but populations rebound, the department said in a news release.

From Seattle Times

He's not interested in being a big fish in a small pond.

From Salon

They are on fire, and they are busy frying big fish.

From Salon