ball of fire

noun

1. a dynamic person capable of or displaying rapid and highly effective thought, action, etc.:

   The new manager turned out to be a ball of fire.

ball of fire

noun

1. informal.
   a very lively person

Word History and Origins

Origin of ball of fire¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Idioms and Phrases

A dynamic, energetic, and successful individual, as in I hope Pat joins us; she's a real ball of fire . [ Slang ; early 1800s]