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backfire VB intr

1. backfire (fail):

my plan backfired

mój plan obrócił się przeciwko mnie

2. backfire (make noise):

strzelać [perf strzelić]

Usage examples with backfired

my plan backfired

mój plan obrócił się przeciwko mnie

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Immediately after the expose, however, his claims backfired as the accusation turns out to be grossly false and misinformed. en.wikipedia.org

This backfired and claims from local councillors in 2005 that 84% of residents were supportive of the proposals. en.wikipedia.org

This move backfired when the camp followers turned against their masters and joined the manhunt. en.wikipedia.org

It first broadcast a negative advertisement (a bleak television spot speaking of "deaths" in the hospitals) that backfired substantially, with criticism from opponents and citizens. en.wikipedia.org

However, the spell backfired, trapping the guests as spirits in the earthly realm inside the hotel. en.wikipedia.org

All it took was one adverb -- "incredibly" -- and well-meant reinforcement backfired where it was most needed. www.newyorker.com

The punishment had backfired: from then on, the artist-to-be added masochism to his repertoire of happily delinquent sexuality. www.independent.co.uk

Her plan was unsuccessful, however, as it backfired. en.wikipedia.org

Sweet goes through but suffers a head injury (due to a trick he pulled that backfired). en.wikipedia.org

Several of these interventions backfired in high profile fashion, failing at their intended objective and costing scarce public funds as well. en.wikipedia.org

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