"small time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} small time
  1. (informal) A modest level of achievement, often local Tags: informal Derived forms: small-time
    Sense id: en-small_time-en-noun-JlpkQiIO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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