A Loose Cannon – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS

A Loose Cannon – Idiom Of The Day For IELTS Speaking.

Definition: 

someone who cannot be trusted because they act in an unpredictable way

Example:

“He’s seen as something of a loose cannon by other team members.“

” As it turned out, he’s not just a loose cannon. He makes sense.“

“Some loose cannon in the State Department has been leaking stories to the press.“

Exercise: 

1. Choose the suitable idiom to complete the sentence below.
   “Our sales manager is _____________ You never know what he’ll say or do next “
   A. the name of the game
   B. having a sinking feeling
   C. done to a turn
   D. a loose cannon
2. Describe the time you had to make a conversation with a stranger. Try to use this idiom in your speech. You should say:
   – When it happened
   – Where it happened
   – How you made a conversation with him or her
   And explain why you had to talk with him or her

Also check :

• Idioms for IELTS Speaking