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