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Loose cannon
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χαοτικός άνθρωπος, ανέκδοτος άνθρωπος
a person who has lost their sanity, often momentarily
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "loose cannon" and when to use it?
The idiom "loose cannon" originated from nautical terminology. In the era of sailing ships, a "loose cannon" referred to a cannon that had broken free from its moorings during naval battles. It is used to describe a person who is unpredictable, impulsive, and not under control, often acting in a way that can cause harm or problems.
Example
Do n't rely on him for critical tasks; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions.
Μην βασίζεσαι σε αυτόν για κρίσιμες εργασίες; έχει αποδειχθεί ότι είναι χαοτικός άνθρωπος με τις αναξιόπιστες πράξεις του.
The new employee 's aggressive behavior is like a loose cannon in the office, causing tension among the team.
Η επιθετική συμπεριφορά του νέου υπαλλήλου είναι σαν ένας χαοτικός άνθρωπος στο γραφείο, προκαλώντας ένταση στην ομάδα.
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