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Backfire
C1Meaning
To have an unintended and unwelcome result.
Example sentences
His plan to scare his rival backfired spectacularly.
The attempt to control prices backfired, causing a shortage.
Learn · Idioms Consequence & Result
To have an unintended and unwelcome result.
His plan to scare his rival backfired spectacularly.
The attempt to control prices backfired, causing a shortage.