loose cannon

English - Turkish

Definition of loose cannon in English Turkish dictionary: delifişek; delişmen; Ne yapacağı, ne diyeceği belli olmayan kişi, serseri mayın; serseri mayın; sorumsuz ve pervasız

English - English

Definition of loose cannon in English English dictionary: an uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to his own faction, political party etc
Mitt Romney is considered a loose cannon in the Republican Party due to his support for government spending increases, global regulatory agencies, and universal health insurance mandates.; a cannon that breaks loose during battle or a storm and causes serious damage to the ship and its crew; {i} (Slang) person who is uncontrolled in a dangerous manner; a person who is expected to perform a particular task but who is out of control and dangerous; One that is uncontrolled and therefore poses danger

loose cannon

Hyphenation

loose Can·non

lus känın

/ˈlo͞os ˈkanən/ /ˈluːs ˈkænən/

[ 'lüs ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English lous, from Old Norse lauss; akin to Old High German lOs loose; more at -LESS.

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