there is a new sheriff in town

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What does there is a new sheriff in town mean?

A new individual has come to power and will be making changes.

Where does there is a new sheriff in town come from?

Meant to evoke the image of a traditional Southern or Western U.S. town having a new sheriff come to power and shake things up for the town.

How to pronounce there is a new sheriff in town

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