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loose cannon in Russian

loose cannon in Russian is обезья́на с грана́той.

loose cannon in Russian

обезья́на с грана́той

noun

Pronounced: obezyana s granatoy

(idiomatic, by extension) An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "loose cannon" in Russian?

"loose cannon" in Russian is обезья́на с грана́той.

How do you pronounce обезья́на с грана́той?

"loose cannon" in Russian is обезья́на с грана́той, pronounced "obezyana s granatoy".

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