backfires

[US]/ˈbækˌfaɪərz/
[UK]/ˈbækˌfaɪərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause an engine to run backwards or explode; to have the opposite of the intended effect; for a gun to fire in the wrong direction, back towards the shooter

Phrases & Collocations

backfires on someone

backfire plan

backfire spectacularly

backfire badly

his attempt backfires

it all backfired

Example Sentences

his plan to cut costs backfires and leads to layoffs.

trying to manipulate the situation backfires on her.

the prank he pulled backfires, causing more trouble.

his attempt to impress her backfires when he stumbles.

when the new policy backfires, the management is in trouble.

her criticism backfires and makes him more determined.

the marketing strategy backfires, resulting in a loss of customers.

his attempt to sabotage the project backfires spectacularly.

her attempt to play hard to get backfires, and he loses interest.

the negotiation tactics backfire, leading to a breakdown in talks.

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