there is a new sheriff in town

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Meant to evoke the image of a traditional Southern or Western U.S. town having a new sheriff come to power and shake things up for the town.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Phrase[edit]

there is a new sheriff in town

  1. (idiomatic) A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.
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