Directions: In this question you have to choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given in italics in the sentence.
The lieutenant general acted like a loose cannon during the time of war.
a soldier ready to take on the enemy with full energy
Incorrect Answera soldier unwilling to fight the enemy
Correct Answera person who acts unpredictably
Incorrect Answera person who has to take care of the cannons
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Loose cannon(Idiom):
A person who behaves in an uncontrolled or unexpected way.
Ex.It is better to maintain safe distance from people who are considered to be loose cannons.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
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