Phrase
small fries
noun
小人物；无足轻重的事物
small fries is the plural of small fry.
A person or thing of little importance or value; insignificant people or things.
- 1.
One or more small or immature fish.
一条或多条小鱼或幼鱼。
- 2.
One or more relatively small and insignificant individuals or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
相对渺小或无足轻重的人或事物,重要性或价值较小。
小鱼；幼鱼；一条或多条小鱼或幼鱼。；相对渺小或无足轻重的人或事物,重要性或价值较小。；小鱼；鱼苗
In use
The small fries in the office rarely get invited to important meetings.
These minor costs are small fry compared to the total budget.
Don't waste your time on the small fry; focus on the main issue.
Connections
Word family
- small fries
- plural
Learner notes
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