ball of fire

noun phrase

: a person of unusual energy, vitality, or drive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ball of fire was circa 1900

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“Ball of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20of%20fire. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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