live wire

1. A wire through which electricity is running. The power cable was severed when the car hit the pole, and the end of the live wire fell onto the windshield.

2. A very lively or energetic person. Greg's such a live wire that it's tough to keep up with his stories!

live wire

A highly alert or energetic person. For example, Sally's a real live wire; she brightens up any gathering. This metaphoric term transfers a wire carrying electric current to a lively individual. [c. 1900]

(live) wire

n. an energetic and vivacious person. With a wire like Taylor in charge, things will get done, that’s for sure.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Isidora	ee-see-DHO-rah (Spanish), ee-zee-DO-rah (Italian), iz-i-DAWR-ə (English)	Serbian, Macedonian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian (Rare), Italian (Rare), English (Rare), Ancient Gr
Marike	MAH-ree-kə	Dutch
Nuadha	-	Irish Mythology
Persis	-	Biblical, Biblical Greek
Leocadius	-	Late Roman
Nash	NASH	English (Modern)