লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
backfire
This term describes a situation where a strategy or action produces a result that is not only different from the goal but actively harmful to the person who initiated it. It carries a strong connotation of irony and failure, often implying that the very mechanism intended to ensure success became the cause of the defeat.
In a mechanical sense, the word refers to a specific type of engine malfunction. While the figurative use is common in political, social, and professional contexts, the literal use is restricted to internal combustion engines and is characterized by a sudden, loud noise.
Meanings
Examples
The plan to surprise her completely backfired when she found the hidden gift.
I thought this strategy would intimidate the competition, but it just backfired.
I thought this strategy would intimidate the competition, but it just backfired.
My attempt to be helpful only backfired and made the situation worse.
The old truck backfired loudly, waking up the entire neighborhood.
If I try to manipulate the outcome now, it might backfire on me.
The strict new rules backfired, leading to a drop in student morale.
He hoped the prank would be funny, but it backfired miserably.