Meaning Of The Word Loose cannon

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loose cannon in American English
a careless, uncontrollable person using poor judgment, whose unpredictable words or actions cause embarrassment or harm to others
noun: a person whose reckless behavior endangers the efforts or welfare of others

loose cannon in British English
noun: a person or thing that appears to be beyond control and is potentially a source of unintentional damage

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