back fire (Meaning)
back fire ()
A fire started ahead of a forest or prairie fire to burn only against the wind, so that when the two fires meet both must go out for lack of fuel.
A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in a direction reverse to that in which it should travel; also, an explosion in the exhaust passages of such ah engine.
back fire (v. i.)
To have or experience a back fire or back fires; -- said of an internal-combustion engine.
Of a Bunsen or similar air-fed burner, to light so that the flame proceeds from the internal gas jet instead of from the external jet of mixed gas and air.
Synonyms & Antonyms of back fire
back fire Sentence Examples
- The attempt to intimidate him backfired, only strengthening his resolve.
- The new regulations backfired, causing a surge in illegal activity.
- The hasty decision turned out to be a major backfire, costing the company millions.
- His intention to deceive his boss backfired, leading to his immediate dismissal.
- The gossip about the affair backfired, damaging her reputation instead.
- The aggressive marketing campaign backfired, alienating potential customers.
- The decision to cut corners backfired, resulting in a faulty product.
- The joke intended to lighten the mood backfired, causing offense instead.
- The attempt to control the narrative backfired, only intensifying the scrutiny.
- The overzealous enforcement of laws backfired, creating a backlash among the public.
FAQs About the word back fire
A fire started ahead of a forest or prairie fire to burn only against the wind, so that when the two fires meet both must go out for lack of fuel., A premature
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The attempt to intimidate him backfired, only strengthening his resolve.
The new regulations backfired, causing a surge in illegal activity.
The hasty decision turned out to be a major backfire, costing the company millions.
His intention to deceive his boss backfired, leading to his immediate dismissal.
