backfire — to produce the opposite result to the one intended
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce the opposite result to the one intended
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækˌfaɪər/
Korean meaning: 의도와 반대의 결과를 낳다, 역효과를 내다
Korean pronunciation: **백**파이어
Example Sentences
- His attempt to impress his date by ordering expensive wine backfired when he couldn't afford the bill.
- The company's cost-cutting measures backfired, resulting in lower quality and lost customers.
- She tried to make her ex-boyfriend jealous by posting photos with another guy, but it backfired when he started dating her best friend.
backfire
VERB//ˈbækˌfaɪər//
to produce the opposite result to the one intended
to produce the opposite result to the one intended
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When desire meets expire, dreams backfire!
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Origin
1897년에 등장한 단어로, 원래는 엔진의 역화 현상을 의미했다가 20세기 중반부터 '역효과'라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었다.
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“His attempt to impress his date by ordering expensive wine backfired when he couldn't afford the bill.”
“The company's cost-cutting measures backfired, resulting in lower quality and lost customers.”
“She tried to make her ex-boyfriend jealous by posting photos with another guy, but it backfired when he started dating her best friend.”
“The old motorcycle backfired loudly, waking up the entire neighborhood.”
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