Definition of Backfire

of a plan or scheme to have the opposite outcome of what was expected

Examples of Backfire in a sentence

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

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

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

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

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

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