A live wire

noun

A person who is full of energy and always active.

John was always the life of the party, a real live wire!

Often appears as...

be a live wire
real live wire

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Colloquial

noun

A wire with electricity flowing through it.

Be careful around that exposed wiring, there might be a live wire.

Often appears as...

touch a live wire
expose a live wire

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Technical

noun

A person who is full of energy and always active.

John was always the life of the party, a real live wire!

Often appears as...

be a live wire
real live wire

Usage tips

Colloquial

noun

A wire with electricity flowing through it.

Be careful around that exposed wiring, there might be a live wire.

Often appears as...

touch a live wire
expose a live wire

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Technical

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Colloquial Expression

Used in informal speech; not suitable for formal contexts.

At the startup meeting, Jake was such a live wire, generating ideas.

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Vivid Imagery

Creates a mental image of someone buzzing with energy.

With her bright ideas and quick wit, Nora is a live wire in our team.

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Personality Descriptor

Highlights a person’s dynamic and energetic traits.

The new coach is a live wire; the players love his enthusiasm.

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Colloquial Expression

Used in informal speech; not suitable for formal contexts.

At the startup meeting, Jake was such a live wire, generating ideas.

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Vivid Imagery

Creates a mental image of someone buzzing with energy.

With her bright ideas and quick wit, Nora is a live wire in our team.

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Personality Descriptor

Highlights a person’s dynamic and energetic traits.

The new coach is a live wire; the players love his enthusiasm.

Pro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Expression

Used in informal speech; not suitable for formal contexts.

At the startup meeting, Jake was such a live wire, generating ideas.

Pro Tip 2/3

Vivid Imagery

Creates a mental image of someone buzzing with energy.

With her bright ideas and quick wit, Nora is a live wire in our team.

Pro Tip 3/3

Personality Descriptor

Highlights a person’s dynamic and energetic traits.

The new coach is a live wire; the players love his enthusiasm.

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