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।
misfire
This term describes a failure of timing or execution. In a mechanical sense, it refers to the physical failure of a spark or explosion to occur at the correct moment, creating a jarring or inefficient result. This technical origin informs its broader use in social or professional contexts.
When used metaphorically, it describes a plan, joke, or strategy that is executed but fails to land as intended. It suggests a gap between the intended goal and the actual outcome, often implying that the effort was made but the result was awkward or counterproductive.
Meanings
Examples
The old rifle misfired just as the hunter pulled the trigger.
My car engine started to misfire on the highway.
The joke completely misfired and the room went silent.
I think the marketing campaign misfired because it missed the target audience.
The attempt to surprise her was a total misfire.
He felt the plan misfire the moment he opened his mouth to speak.
A sudden misfire in the engine caused the aircraft to shudder.