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Go rogue

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Used when someone acts in a way that's surprisingly different from usual behavior or expectations. SlideNormally a team player, he went rogue and made a decision without consulting anyone.
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It's often used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing. SlideAfter years of following orders, she went rogue and started her own business.
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Can imply disobedience or breaking rules, sometimes viewed negatively. SlideThe agent went rogue, disregarding the agency's protocol.