there's a new sheriff in town
there's a new sheriff in town
A new figure of power and authority is now present, and they are going to be more forceful, effective, or strict. A: "Our last manager didn't make us log our hours in such detail like this." B: "Yeah, well, there's a new sheriff in town, and that's the way I want it done." The incoming district attorney made it clear that there was a new sheriff in town, and she was aiming to clean up the streets.
See also: new, sheriff, town
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- let up on
- fade up
- knock (one) sideways
- knock somebody sideways
- knock someone sideways
- push up against
- push against
- with a bang
- iron hand
- an iron hand