English Explanatory Dictionary

there is a new sheriff in town

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.

Pronunciation

En-au-there is a new sheriff in town.ogg

Word forms

there is a new sheriff in town

Etymology

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.

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