J. De La Bruyere

A position of eminence makes a great person greater and a small person less.

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big frog in a small pond

[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

J. De La Bruyere

I would not like to see a person who is sober, moderate, chaste and just say that there is no God. They would speak disinterestedly at least, but such a […] www.sky-net-eye.com

pot call the kettle black

[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who is criticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; the charge is as true of the person who […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

middleman

[middleman] {n.} A person or small business standing in an intermediary position between two parties. * /A retail merchant is the middleman between the factory and the consumer./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[pick on] {v.} 1. {informal} To make a habit of annoying or bothering (someone); do or say bad things to (someone). * /Other […]

Oliver Goldsmith

(1728-1774), Irish poetplaywright I always get the better when I argue alone.

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inner city

[inner city] {n.}, {colloquial} Densely populated neighborhoods in large metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families […]