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big fish, little pondto be a big fish in a little pond
big fish, little pondto be a big fish in a little pond
The infinitive is "to fish". It's a noun, the direct object of the verb "liked".
to be a big fish in a little pond
Yes, fish in this sentence is a noun.In the example sentence, the noun fish is part of the noun phrase 'catching fish', which is the subject of the sentence.
A sentence can become a phrase if you incorporate it into a larger sentence. The statement "I like fish" is a perfectly complete sentence in itself. You could also say "when they asked me what I like to eat, I told them I like fish". Now it's a phrase.
JUAN: The Canadians took everything: our passports, our phones, and even our sunscreen. ELOISE: Well, this is a fine kettle of fish.