Κυριακή 7 Απριλίου 2013

IDIOM : LOOSE CANNON

loose canon: 
1.To behave in a way such as to cause damage to ones own faction, political party etc.


2. a person who speaks without thinking about is said; someone who says dumb things/a dangerously uncontrollable person or thing .

e.g. Victor would be a good politician if he wasn't such a loose canon.
I like him and I really wish I could nominate him for the job but, let’s face it, he’s a loose cannon!


                         Synonyms: powder keg, time bomb
 
History: The term refers to the days when cannons on battle ships could break loose on rough seas, and would then roll about and cause serious damage.

 Φωτογραφία: loose canon: a person who speaks without thinking about is said; someone who says dumb things.

Victor would be a good politician if he wasn't such a loose canon


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