ˈgoldfish ˌbowl noun1. [countable] a round glass bowl in which fish are kept as pets
2. [singular] a situation in which people know about everything that happens in your life:
Pop stars have to live their life in a goldfish bowl. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
goldfish bowl n.,
slang,
informal 1. A situation in which it is not possible to keep things secret for any length of time.
Washington Society is a goldfish bowl. 2. An apartment or place that provides no privacy for its occupant, e.g., an office that has too many windows.
Joe's office is a goldfish bowl, that's why I didn't let him kiss me there. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲