fight fires

To deal with emergencies or urgent matters, rather than ordinary day-to-day tasks. I spent so much time today fighting fires with our suppliers that I didn't even have a chance to read my e-mails.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Xander	KSAHN-dər (Dutch), ZAN-dər (English)	Dutch, English (Modern)
Nona	['nəunə]
Chrysanta	kri-SAN-tə	English (Rare)
Ruiha	-	Maori
Iacopo	-	Italian
Peggy	PEG-ee	English