loose%20cannon

noun

  1. 1

    A cannon that breaks loose from its moorings on a ship during battle or storm, which has the potential to cause serious damage to the ship and her crew.

  2. 2

    (by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.

    Jack is considered a loose cannon due to his volatile personality and his track record of being unable to maintain his composure.

verb

  1. 1

    To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party etc.

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