visiting fireman

an important person who often gets special treatment, such as someone who is visiting to observe the workplace

A visiting fireman passed through town today.

by The Return of Light Joker October 02, 2009

one horse town

a small or insignificant town

Lets leave this one horse town in the dust.

by The Return of Light Joker December 22, 2007

keep on a short leash

to keep someone under close control.

They better keep that bastard on a short leash from now on. (example of keep on a short leash)

by The Return of Light Joker January 25, 2011

skitter

to move around rapidly,to scurry or scamper

The Kitten skittered about as it batted at the paper ball. (example of skitter)

by The Return of Light Joker September 27, 2009

ferret out

to uncover something by investigation

I was asked to ferret out the cause of the leak in the pipes.

by The Return of Light Joker August 06, 2011

pressure cooker

a place or situation of high personal stress (from a cooking vessel that does not allow air or water to escape below a certain pressure)

They found themselves in more of a pressure cooker than they expected.

by The Return of Light Joker October 06, 2010

up and coming

promising and energetic (said of a person)

Another up and coming candidate has put himself into a corner.

by The Return of Light Joker August 11, 2008