How to Pronounce "there is a new sheriff in town"
expression
THAIR-iz uh-NOO SHER-if in TOWN
THAIR-iz uh-NYOO SHER-if in TOWN
Definition
This expression means that someone new is in charge or has taken control, often suggesting that things will change under the new leadership.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈʃɛɹəf/, /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtaʊn
British English
ðˈeə/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /njˈuː/ /ʃˈɛɹɪf/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAIR-iz uh-NOO SHER-if in TOWN
UK
THAIR-iz uh-NYOO SHER-if in TOWN
Listen in Context
There is a new sheriff in town at our office, so everyone is adjusting to her style.
After the manager retired, there is a new sheriff in town and the rules changed.
Don’t forget, there is a new sheriff in town now, so we must follow the new policies.
If you think you can keep breaking the rules, remember — there is a new sheriff in town.