You may hear someone say “He’s just a small potato.” But what does that mean? It’s not really about vegetables!
Not About Size or Food
“Small potato” is an idiom. It means someone or something is not important or not powerful.
A Simple Example
If someone says,
“He only stole $10 — small potatoes,”
they mean it’s a small problem, not a big deal.
Talking About People
If a person is called a “small potato,” it means they are not a big player. Maybe they don’t have much money, power, or influence.