visiting fireman

visiting fireman

noun Informal.
1.
an influential person accorded special treatment while visiting an organization, industry, city, etc.
2.
a visitor, as a tourist or vacationer, in a city, presumed to be a big spender.

Origin:
1935–40
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visiting fireman
 
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informal (US) a visitor whose presence is noticed because he is an important figure, a lavish spender, etc

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visiting fireman definition


  1. n.
    someone paying a visit to observe one's workplace. : We have a couple of visiting firemen coming today.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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