A1 Idiom カジュアル

বড় মাছ

বড় মছ

Big fish

意味

An influential or powerful person.

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文化的背景

Fish is the most important part of a feast. Serving a large fish head (mura) to a guest is a sign of high respect. Many business deals in Kolkata or Dhaka are historically said to have been settled over a meal of fine fish, reinforcing the link between fish and power. In Bengali newspapers, corrupt politicians are almost always depicted as large, bloated fish escaping a net. Owning a pond with 'Boro mach' is a status symbol in villages, much like owning a luxury car in a city.

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Use with 'Chunopunti'

To sound like a native, use 'Boro mach' and 'Chunopunti' in the same sentence to show contrast.

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Avoid Literal Use

If you are at a fish market, people will think you want to buy a big fish. Be careful with context!

意味

An influential or powerful person.

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Use with 'Chunopunti'

To sound like a native, use 'Boro mach' and 'Chunopunti' in the same sentence to show contrast.

⚠️

Avoid Literal Use

If you are at a fish market, people will think you want to buy a big fish. Be careful with context!

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The 'Rui-Katla' Upgrade

If someone is extremely powerful, call them a 'Rui-Katla' for extra emphasis.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.

পুলিশ চোরকে ধরেছে, কিন্তু আসল _______ এখনো পালায়নি।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বড় মাছ

In the context of crime, 'বড় মাছ' refers to the mastermind.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean a powerful person?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: তিনি এই অফিসের একজন বড় মাছ, সবাই তাকে ভয় পায়।

This sentence uses the figurative meaning of an influential person.

Match the idiom with its meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all related terms for social status in Bengali.

Complete the dialogue.

A: এই প্রোজেক্টটা কি পাস হবে? B: হ্যাঁ, যদি কোনো _______ আমাদের সাহায্য করে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বড় মাছ

You need an influential person to get a project passed.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Boro Mach vs. Chunopunti

বড় মাছ
Powerful প্রভাবশালী
চুনোপুঁটি
Insignificant নগণ্য

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom. Fill Blank A1

পুলিশ চোরকে ধরেছে, কিন্তু আসল _______ এখনো পালায়নি।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বড় মাছ

In the context of crime, 'বড় মাছ' refers to the mastermind.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean a powerful person? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: তিনি এই অফিসের একজন বড় মাছ, সবাই তাকে ভয় পায়।

This sentence uses the figurative meaning of an influential person.

Match the idiom with its meaning. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are all related terms for social status in Bengali.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: এই প্রোজেক্টটা কি পাস হবে? B: হ্যাঁ, যদি কোনো _______ আমাদের সাহায্য করে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বড় মাছ

You need an influential person to get a project passed.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Not necessarily. It can be neutral or even slightly respectful, but it is often used with a hint of cynicism regarding power.

Yes, it is gender-neutral. A powerful woman can also be called a 'Boro mach'.

The plural is 'বড় মাছেরা' (Boro mach-era).

Yes, it is equally common in West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh.

Yes, if they have a lot of influence in the industry.

Yes, 'প্রভাবশালী ব্যক্তি' (Prohabshali bekti) is the formal equivalent.

No, but it is very frequently used in the context of scandals and investigations.

Literally 'Choto mach', but the idiom for an insignificant person is 'Chunopunti'.

Usually, it refers to a person, but it can metaphorically refer to a giant corporation in a market.

Yes, because the literal words are very simple, making it an easy first idiom to learn.

関連フレーズ

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চুনোপুঁটি

contrast

Small fry; insignificant people

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রুই-কাতলা

synonym

Very influential people

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পুকুর চুরি

similar

Massive corruption (literally 'stealing a pond')

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ঘাগু লোক

similar

An experienced, cunning person

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মাথা

builds on

The head/leader

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