idiom
loose cannon
LOOS KAN-un
luːs ˈkænənListen
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Syllable breakdown
loosecannon
Dictionary meaning
An unpredictable person who may cause damage or embarrassment through uncontrolled behaviour.
Examples
- The new board member was considered a loose cannon who might derail the delicate negotiations.
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