backfiring

[US]/ˈbækˌfaɪ.rɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbækˌfaɪ.rɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Hacer que un motor explote hacia atrás, causando humo y ruido.; Tener consecuencias no intencionadas o negativas.

Phrases & Collocations

backfiring plan

efecto contraproducente

backfiring effect

efecto contraproducente

backfiring strategy

estrategia contraproducente

backfiring decision

decisión contraproducente

backfiring argument

argumento contraproducente

backfiring criticism

crítica contraproducente

backfiring attempt

intento contraproducente

backfiring solution

solución contraproducente

backfiring results

resultados contraproducentes

backfiring reaction

reacción contraproducente

Example Sentences

the plan was backfiring, causing more problems than it solved.

el plan estaba saliendo mal, causando más problemas de los que resolvía.

his attempts at humor were backfiring, making everyone uncomfortable.

sus intentos de humor estaban saliendo mal, haciendo que todos se sintieran incómodos.

she realized that her strategy was backfiring during the meeting.

se dio cuenta de que su estrategia estaba saliendo mal durante la reunión.

the marketing campaign started backfiring after negative reviews.

la campaña de marketing comenzó a salir mal después de las críticas negativas.

his decision to cut costs was backfiring, leading to lower quality.

su decisión de reducir costos estaba saliendo mal, lo que llevaba a una menor calidad.

the new policy was backfiring, creating confusion among employees.

la nueva política estaba saliendo mal, creando confusión entre los empleados.

they thought they could manipulate the market, but it was backfiring.

pensaron que podrían manipular el mercado, pero estaba saliendo mal.

his criticisms were backfiring, making him look unprofessional.

sus críticas estaban saliendo mal, haciéndole parecer poco profesional.

the joke was meant to be funny, but it ended up backfiring.

la broma era para ser graciosa, pero terminó saliendo mal.

she warned him that his actions might be backfiring in the long run.

ella le advirtió que sus acciones podrían salir mal a la larga.

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