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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Shera was part of the zoo's Great Cats exhibit, which houses lions, tigers and other species.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026 -
That debut also leaned into the Japanese streetwear brand’s most recognizable motifs, with Ape Head, Baby Milo, shark and tiger logo Jibbitz included with each pair.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Fire-eater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire-eater. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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