Szukaj
to backfire
01
obrócić się przeciwko komuś
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
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spalić na panewce
in a sensitive manner
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spalić na panewce
set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
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spalić na panewce
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Backfire
01
samozapłon
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
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samozapłon
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
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samozapłon
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
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samozapłon
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
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.
