loose cannon
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.
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- (noun) 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.
- (noun) (by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.
- (verb) To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party etc.
Meanings
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noun 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.
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noun (by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.
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verb To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party etc.
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Summary
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.
- (noun) 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.
- (noun) (by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.
- (verb) To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party etc.