rogue elephant

• Ein Elefant, der sich von seiner Herde abgesondert hat und aggressiv, unberechenbar und gefährlich geworden ist; auch bildlich für einen Menschen oder eine Organisation, die rücksichtslos, unkontrolliert oder unabhängig handelt und dabei geltende Normen überschreitet.

An elephant that has become aggressive, unpredictable, and separated from its herd, often acting dangerously; also used metaphorically to describe a person or entity that behaves in a reckless, uncontrollable, or independent manner outside established norms.

1. Dangerous elephantB2formal

   An elephant that has become aggressive, unpredictable, and separated from its herd, often posing a threat.

   Aggressiver Elefant

   • The villagers were warned about a rogue elephant roaming near the fields.
   • Wildlife rangers tracked the rogue elephant to prevent attacks.
   • A rogue elephant can cause significant damage to crops and property.

2. Unpredictable person or thingC1informal

   A person or entity that behaves in a dangerous, uncontrollable, or unpredictable way, often causing problems.

   Unberechenbarer Außenseiter

   • The new manager is a rogue elephant, ignoring company policies.
   • That old computer is a rogue elephant; it crashes randomly.
   • In the political party, he was considered a rogue elephant, always breaking ranks.