Backfire


The meaning of the word Backfire is: of a plan or scheme to have the opposite outcome of what was expected


Examples:

The celebrity thinks her racy Twitter comments help her gain fans, but I believe writing these kinds of statements might backfire.

published by Demetrius on 2021-02-10 09:06:56


Afraid that her evil plan might backfire, the witch had to find another way to take over the city.

published by Tawanna on 2021-09-03 15:15:27


It is possible that buying the fixer-upper might backfire and cost you more money in repairs than the house is worth.

published by Joetta on 2021-12-16 03:44:41


The team’s trick play might backfire if the running back is unable to catch the ball.

published by Silvia on 2021-01-26 03:05:54


Approaching the standoff, the police were careful to not let their hostage rescue plan backfire.

published by Willow on 2021-08-18 13:42:59


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