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to backfire
01
avoir l’effet inverse que prévu
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
02
pétarader
in a sensitive manner
03
pétarader
set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
04
pétarader
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Backfire
01
raté
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
02
raté
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
03
raté
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
04
raté
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Exemple
Trying to gain popularity, the politician's controversial statement backfired, causing a public outcry.
The company's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
The attempt to speed up the project by cutting corners backfired, resulting in delays and errors.
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
