What does loose cannon mean?
Idiom Meaning:
unpredictable or uncontrollable person
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Blackkklansman (2018)
Time of Scene:
David Duke: Thanks for getting back to me. Listen, I think we need a new leader. Someone everyone can unite behind. I just don’t think I’m gonna carry the votes. Felix would love to be the one, but I can’t let that happen. He’s a crazy son of a bitch. Goddamn loose cannon. No, we need someone articulate, someone. Someone who displays real leadership qualities. I think it should be you.
Ron Stallworth: I gotta think about this. My father. He’s sick and he lives in El Paso. I don’t know if I can handle both.
David Duke: Sorry to hear that. Think about it. You’re a smart and diligent man. And I’ve got no doubt that you could handle it.
Mystery Men (1999)
Time of Scene:
Mr. Furious: That could work. I’m a loose cannon. I’m unpredictable. I stormed off. Why can’t I storm back?
Monica: Or you could just say you’re sorry.
Mr. Furious: Do you think there’s a really angry way I can say I’m sorry?
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