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Published on 05/07/2021
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No Bigger Than A Minnow In A Fishing Pond

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the South, and you can be sure that Southerners’ love for the hobby and sport has led to the creation of many fishy metaphors and euphemisms. If something or someone is “no bigger than a minnow in a fishing pond” then they are extremely tiny. A minnow is a very small freshwater fish, if you are unfamiliar with the scaly creatures. This is one phrase that might be lost on those without fishing rods!

No Bigger Than A Minnow In A Fishing Pond

No Bigger Than A Minnow In A Fishing Pond

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