loose cannon

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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

    Heceleme

    loose Can·non

    Türkçe nasıl söylenir

    lus känın

    Eş anlamlılar

    powder keg, time bomb

    Telaffuz

    /ˈlo͞os ˈkanən/ /ˈluːs ˈkænən/

    Etimoloji

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