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loose cannon

idiom

An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all bedlam breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  3. 03

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  4. 04

    cut loose

    To loosen or set free someone or something.

  5. 05

    cut one loose

    To flatulate; to fart.

  6. 06

    cut someone loose

    To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.

  7. 07

    kick loose

    to give someone the freedom to do what they want

  8. 08

    let loose

    To free; to release from restraint.

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