loose%20cannon
noun
- 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
(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
To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party etc.
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