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Definition backfire in British English

backfire verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)/
1

if a plan or idea backfires, it has the opposite effect to the one that you wanted

Example

His plan backfired when Sue discovered the hidden presents.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
Definition backfire in British English