there is a new sheriff in town
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Meant to evoke the image of a traditional Southern or Western U.S. town having a new sheriff come to power and shake things up for the town.
Pronunciation
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Phrase
[edit]there is a new sheriff in town
- (idiomatic) A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.