Franco tiratore

Franco tiratore
Lone sniper

This idiom is used to describe someone who, within a group or organization, acts independently and unpredictably, often undermining or betraying the group’s objectives. The term originates from military terminology, where a “franco tiratore” is a sharpshooter or sniper who operates alone, targeting the enemy independently.

Esempi

1. Durante la votazione, un franco tiratore ha votato contro la proposta del suo stesso partito. – During the vote, a lone sniper voted against his own party’s proposal.
2. Nel consiglio di amministrazione, c’è sempre un franco tiratore che crea problemi. – In the board of directors, there’s always a lone sniper causing issues.
3. La squadra aveva un piano chiaro, ma un franco tiratore ha deciso di fare di testa sua. – The team had a clear plan, but a lone sniper decided to go his own way.