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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
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
02
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
03
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
04
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Example
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.
