This phrase is a proverb, not a slang, that translates directly as 'the big fish always eats the small fish'. It is used to express the situation where the powerful or wealthy take advantage of those who are less powerful or wealthy.
Examples
- Spanish: En la industria de la música, 'el pez grande siempre come el pez pequeño', los artistas independientes a menudo luchan contra las grandes discográficas.
- English: In the music industry, 'the big fish always eats the small fish', independent artists often struggle against major record labels.