goldfish bowl

• Situación o entorno en el que la vida o las acciones de una persona son constantemente observadas por otros, sin privacidad. Se usa a menudo de forma metafórica para referirse a figuras públicas o condiciones transparentes.

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.

   Pecera

   • 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.

   pecera

   • 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.