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small fry

/ˈsmɔːl fraɪ/

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B2informalcommon/ˈsmɔːl fraɪ/

An informal term referring to someone or something that is insignificant, unimportant, or of little consequence, often used to describe a person of low rank or a minor issue.

ruНеформальный термин, обозначающий кого-то или что-то незначительное, маловажное или не имеющее большого значения, часто используется для описания человека низкого ранга или незначительной проблемы.esTérmino informal que se refiere a alguien o algo insignificante, de poca importancia o de bajo rango; también puede aludir a un asunto o problema menor.frTerme informel désignant quelqu'un ou quelque chose de peu d'importance, de faible valeur ou de moindre envergure, souvent utilisé pour qualifier une personne de rang inférieur ou un problème mineur.deUmgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für jemanden oder etwas Unbedeutendes, Unwichtiges oder Geringfügiges; oft für eine Person niedrigen Ranges oder eine kleine, unbedeutende Sache oder Person verwendet.ptTermo informal que designa alguém ou algo sem importância, insignificante ou de pouco valor, usado frequentemente para se referir a uma pessoa de baixo status ou a um problema trivial.zh非正式用语,指不重要、无足轻重的人或事物,常用来形容地位低微的人或微不足道的问题。arتعبير غير رسمي يدل على شخص أو شيء تافه أو قليل الأهمية، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف شخص منخفض المكانة أو مشكلة صغيرة.

  1. Unimportant person or thing B2 informal

    A person or thing considered insignificant or of little importance.

    • The police arrested the small fry, but the real criminals got away.
    • In the world of big business, he was just small fry.
    • Don't worry about those small fry; focus on the main issue.

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  2. Young children B1 informal

    Used to refer to young children, often in a playful or dismissive way.

    • The party is for adults only, no small fry allowed.
    • She took the small fry to the park for a picnic.
    • The small fry were playing in the garden while the adults talked.

    ruМалышиeschiquillosfrjeunes enfantsdeKleine KinderptCrianças pequenaszh小屁孩arالصغار