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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  
n.   Informal
  1. An important visitor who is entertained impressively.

  2. A visitor, especially a tourist or conventioneer, thought to be a free spender.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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visiting fireman

  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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