Bahasa Melayu
cannon
English
unreliable person, unpredictable person, one who acts wildly
A loose cannon is a person whose actions cannot be trusted and may cause trouble.
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Orang itu dianggap seperti meriam tidak bertali kerana suka bertindak sesuka hati.
That person is seen as a loose cannon because he likes to act as he pleases.
Pasukan itu berhati-hati memilih ahli yang tidak akan menjadi meriam tidak bertali.
The team was careful to choose members who would not be loose cannons.
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What does “unreliable person” mean in Malay?
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meriam tidak bertali
A person who acts wildly and cannot be trusted.
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