Small fry

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɔɫ ˈfɹaɪ/

Small fry (noun)

  1. People or things seen as not important, especially when compared with bigger or more serious ones.
  2. Children, often used in a slightly joking way to talk about younger kids.
  3. A small company or group that is not large enough to be a major player in its area.

Examples

  • They ignore small fry when big problems appear.
  • Small fry often get overlooked in the meeting.