fire extinguisher

a fire extinguisher

One who attends something, such as a date, in order to keep romantic feelings between two people from intensifying. A: "Ugh, I can't believe you're making me bring a fire extinguisher on my date." B: "Your sister will just be there to make sure you don't do anything unsafe with this boy."
See also: extinguisher, fire
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fire extinguisher

A chaperone. This 1920s phrase referred to a chaperone, whose presence and vigilance prevented romantic sparks from bursting into flames of passion.
See also: extinguisher, fire
Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price
See also:
  • a fire extinguisher
  • back at it
  • back at it (again)
  • back onto
  • back onto (something)
  • can't (do something) to save (one's) life
  • can't do something to save your life
  • be on (one's) back
  • be on somebody's back
  • be on someone's back
References in periodicals archive
It is high time we all started installing fire extinguishers on priority given the increasing number of fire accidents.
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Fire Protection Engineering
To save time and labor costs, leverage several existing technologies to digitally monitor your fire extinguishers, quickly update inventory records, and remotely access your CMMS.
Digitally monitor fire extinguishers: reduce your chance for inspection errors and code violations
In fact two buildings with restaurants on the ground floor - Momo and Karachi Darbar - don't have a single fire extinguisher between them.
Burning issue
One complicating factor during the installation was that both residence halls in question had all their fire extinguishers mounted into fire extinguisher enclosures, rather than on standard hooks.
Fuming over unplanned reaction
A section of the report highlights region-wise and country-wise fire extinguisher demand.
Fire Extinguisher Market Growth Focusing on Trends & Innovations during the Period Until 2027
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Wethersfield, CT, March 23, 2014 --(PR.com)-- When it's time to replace your fire extinguisher, IndustrialSafety.com offers a large range of extinguishers to fit any need and budget.
Industrialsafety.com Reminds You to Replace Your Fire Extinguishers Regularly and Practice Safe Fire Procedures
One key safety measure to take note of in your car is the location of the fire extinguisher. Nowadays, most cars come with a fire extinguisher already in place, but it's important to know where it's located in your car and how to use it.
Does your car have a fire extinguisher?
* If the TM lists the fire extinguisher as a basic issue item (BII), it's required gear.
Mission capable strictly speaking?
Statistics show that, when a portable fire extinguisher is used, it puts out the fire 94 percent of the time--typically within the first 2 minutes.
Ensuring that fire extinguishers work
Officer Junlakan sprayed the mattress with a fire extinguisher. Officer Davis entered the home and encountered a large amount of smoke.
The Bulletin notes
In an informal survey, generally public transport was found without fire extinguisher except oil tankers, even though these did not meet the set standards as these were never refilled.
Vehicles sans safety measures, put passengers lives at risk