rogue elephant

• Un elefante que se ha vuelto agresivo, impredecible y separado de su manada, a menudo actuando peligrosamente; también se usa metafóricamente para describir a una persona u organización que se comporta de manera imprudente, incontrolable o independiente, saliéndose de las normas establecidas.

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.

   Elefante agresivo y solitario

   • 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.

   Elefante desbocado

   • 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.