goldfish bowl

• Ситуация или среда, в которой действия человека постоянно наблюдаются другими, не оставляя возможности для уединения. Часто используется метафорически для описания публичных лиц или прозрачных условий.

A situation or environment where one's actions are constantly observed by others, leaving no privacy. Often used metaphorically to describe public figures or transparent settings.

1. Literal meaningA2formal

   A glass bowl or container used to keep goldfish as pets.

   Аквариум для золотой рыбки

   • The child carefully cleaned the goldfish bowl.
   • She bought a new goldfish bowl for her pet fish.
   • The goldfish swam in circles around the bowl.

2. Metaphorical meaningB2informal

   A situation where someone's life or actions are constantly watched by others, lacking privacy.

   Аквариум

   • Living in a small town can feel like a goldfish bowl.
   • Celebrities often complain about living in a goldfish bowl.
   • The reality show contestants felt trapped in a goldfish bowl.