Meaning of the word "live wire" in English
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live wire
US /ˈlaɪv waɪər/
UK /ˈlaɪv waɪər/
Noun
1.
a person who is very active and full of energy
Example:
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She's a real live wire, always coming up with new ideas.
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The new manager is a live wire, and he's already made a lot of changes.
2.
an electrical wire that is carrying current and is therefore dangerous to touch
Example:
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Be careful, that's a live wire!
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He accidentally touched a live wire and got a shock.
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