as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
if you want to make it in Hollywood, you'll need a fire-eater for an agent
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tiger
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Their teeth, claws and bones may also be sold as tiger parts.—
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One can also be lucky enough to spot white tigers and leopards.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Fire-eater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire-eater. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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