there is a new sheriff in town
A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.
sheriff
UK /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ US /ˈʃɛɹɪf/
noun 3verb 1name 1
Definitions
noun
1
(High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
2
A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
3
A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
verb
1
To carry out the duties of a sheriff.
name
1
An English surname originating as an occupation.
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