a ball of fire

ball of fire

An ambitious and enthusiastic person. I always knew that Lauren would grow up to be successful—she was a real ball of fire as a kid.
See also: ball, fire, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ball of fire

a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm.
In the early 19th century this phrase was also used to mean ‘a glass of brandy’.
See also: ball, fire, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • ball of fire
  • fireball
  • be no ball of fire
  • put some reverse English on it
  • in play
  • in/out of play
  • have a ball
  • advance the ball
  • v-ball
  • bounce (something) back and forth