Examples of 'loose cannon' in a sentence
Meaning of "loose cannon"
This phrase refers to someone who is unpredictable or acts without considering the consequences. It can describe a person who lacks self-control or behaves in a reckless manner, potentially causing harm or chaos. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or element that is not under control
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- 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.
- An uncontrolled or unpredictable person who causes damage to their own team, faction, political party, etc.
- To behave in a way such as to cause damage to one's own faction, political party, etc.
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Gardner is a loose cannon ruled by his ego.
Some people think you are a loose cannon.
Or a loose cannon with impulse control issues.
Otherwise you are a loose cannon on the deck.
He is a loose cannon waiting for an excuse to explode.
But we do not need a loose cannon here.
A loose cannon downs more ships.
You are a liability and you are a loose cannon.
Sarkozy is a loose cannon with no real opposition.
All he said was that she was a loose cannon.
He is literally a loose cannon they are unable to control.
Which leaves no room for a loose cannon.
Not with that loose cannon out there.
But he does know how to handle a loose cannon.
And she becomes a loose cannon in his life.
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Everybody thought foxxy love was a loose cannon.
They are the loose cannon on board the ship.
Your family considers you a loose cannon.
I do not want a loose cannon jeopardizing the case.
Fine pilot but a bit of a loose cannon.
You are a loose cannon on the internet.
Every network thinks you are a loose cannon.
I can not afford a loose cannon running around.
Do me a favor and accuse me of being a loose cannon.
Ravenscroft was a bit of a loose cannon back in those years.
Do me a favour and accuse me of being a loose cannon.
We have got a loose cannon here.
The government is going to try to paint you as a loose cannon.
From one loose cannon to another.
I think she will become a loose cannon.
I think this loose cannon needs to be locked down.
No one really wants to back a loose cannon.
We have a loose cannon in our squad.
We can not afford a loose cannon.
She is a loose cannon who can not be controlled.
Your boss thinks i am a loose cannon.
Booth was a loose cannon under control.
These are all attributes of a loose cannon.
Obama is a dangerous loose cannon that must be stopped.
But he does seem like a bit of a loose cannon.
You are a loose cannon on deck.
Ray can be a bit of a loose cannon.
Because that is a loose cannon that we can not control.
People say you are a loose cannon.
Got a loose cannon here.
This guy could be a loose cannon.
Similar loose cannon situation.
That guy could be a loose cannon.
And a loose cannon to boot.
Not bad for a loose cannon.
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