Live wire spoken language noun phrase
To refer to a wire which electricity is running.
The end of the live wire fell onto the ground due to the strong storm.
To refer to an energetic or very lively person.
James came in and lit up the whole room. He's such a live wire.
With these little live wires, the babysitter will probably have her hands full.
Being with live wires like Bob will help you feel more energy.
Come out of a difficult situation without a stain on one's character
I don't understand how he can fall in shit and come out smelling like a rose.