ball of fire
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Definition
- Noun:
- A highly energetic and indefatigable person: A person characterized by tremendous drive, enthusiasm, and tireless activity.
- Someone whose career progresses rapidly: A person who advances in their profession or pursuits with exceptional speed and success.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Our new manager is a real ball of fire; she's already implemented three new projects this month.
- He started as an intern and became a vice president in five years—everyone calls him a ball of fire.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in informal, admiring contexts to describe someone's dynamic personality or meteoric rise.
- Despite his age, the CEO remains a ball of fire, full of innovative ideas.
Variants and Related Words
- Fireball (noun): This is a common variant with the same meaning, denoting an exceptionally energetic or fast-rising person.
- She's a real fireball in the sales department.
- Ball of energy: A closely related phrase emphasizing boundless vitality rather than career progression.
Synonyms
- Dynamo: A forceful, energetic person.
- Go-getter: An aggressively enterprising person.
- Whiz kid: A young person who is exceptionally skilled or successful.
Related Idioms
- Full of beans: Very energetic and lively. (Note: This idiom shares the connotation of high energy but not necessarily rapid career advancement.)
- A live wire: An excitable, energetic, or unpredictable person.
Noun
- someone whose career progresses rapidly
- a highly energetic and indefatigable person