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to backfire
01
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
02
in a sensitive manner
03
set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
04
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Backfire
01
ognisko wsteczne
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
02
ognisko wsteczne
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
03
ognisko wsteczne
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
04
ognisko wsteczne
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Przykład
As the car backfired unexpectedly, it made the nearby pedestrians jump.
He hesitated before playing the Queen of Hearts, knowing it could potentially backfire.
The dastard plot to frame his innocent colleague backfired, exposing his true nature to everyone.
Her mischievous scheme to play a trick on her siblings backfired when they turned the tables on her.
His precipitant decision to resign without consulting others backfired.
