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Значение идиомы ball of fire
[ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and ability; a person who can do something very well.
He did poorly in school but as a salesman he is a ball of fire.
The new shortstop is a good fielder but certainly no ball of fire in batting.
Compare: HOT NUMBER, HOT ONE.





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