Loose Cannon
- Loose Cannon
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used in informal settings, such as in casual conversations, social media, and popular culture, although its usage has decreased slightly with the rise of more modern slang.
- Literal Meaning: A loose cannon is a cannon that has broken free from its restraints and is moving unpredictably, posing a danger to those around it.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: A person who is unpredictable and prone to acting impulsively, often causing problems or chaos for others.
- The new employee was a loose cannon, always speaking his mind without thinking about the consequences.
- The company's loose cannon CEO made headlines again with his outrageous comments on social media.
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