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/
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
His prank backfires when the water bucket soaks him instead of his friend.
When desire meets expire, dreams backfire!
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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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