live ones

Noun

live one (plural live ones)

1. (idiomatic, informal) Someone who is easily fooled, victimized, or ridiculed.
   • There's green as in greenhorn, meaning inexperienced and gullible. Those with a pitch to sell are going to spot a live one—in this case government with dollars practically falling out of its pockets—coming from miles away.2009 January 7, Bill Virgin, “In 2009, it's all about green”, in Seattle Post-Intelligencer, USA, retrieved 03 Feb 2009

   Synonyms:

   chump

2. (idiomatic, informal) Someone who is eccentric, nonconformist, or otherwise peculiar.
   • They've got a live one in the crowd, he's scary, he looks dangerous, demon possessed, he doesn't know who he is, he speaks in strange voices.1997 September 13, Charles Placker, “Ministry of happiness denies the crucifixion”, in The Victoria Advocate, Texas, USA, retrieved 03 Feb 2009, page 3D

   Synonyms:

   head case

3. (idiomatic, informal) A person, thing, or situation which is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or urgent.
   • "We got a live one here," he said as he speeds up in pursuit of a car.2007 January 2, Tom Lawrence, “Area DUI crack down reduces arrests”, in Black Hills Pioneer, USA: South Dakota, retrieved 03 Feb 2009

   Synonyms:

   real McCoy