where's the fire

Where's the fire?

What's you're hurry? Why are you moving or doing something in such a rushed or panicked manner? Whoa, you need to slow down for a second. Where's the fire? I appreciate that you want to get things done quickly, but where's the fire? You need to prioritize precision over speed.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

where's the fire

What's the big hurry, as in We've got to finish up.-Why, where's the fire? This phrase, generally addressed to someone in an unseemly rush (such as a speeding motorist pulled over by a police officer), alludes to firemen hurrying to put out a fire. [Slang; 1920s]
See also: fire
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • be with (one)
  • be with somebody
  • not so fast
  • take it easy
  • take it/things easy
  • double buffalo
  • fire
  • drop a bombshell
  • drop a bombshell, to
  • drop a bomb
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