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.
GOLDFISH BOWL
Meaning of GOLDFISH BOWL in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012