"Backfired" Example Sentences
1. My plan to surprise my boss with a new marketing strategy backfired when he didn't understand the concept.
2. The politician's attempt to garner more support by publicly endorsing a controversial issue backfired and resulted in losing votes.
3. I thought that lying to my parents about my grade would save me from their scolding, but it backfired because they found out the truth.
4. My attempt to repair my car engine backfired when I accidentally caused even more damage.
5. The company's decision to raise the product's price backfired when consumers opted for cheaper alternatives.
6. I tried to play a prank on my friend, but it backfired when she ended up getting hurt.
7. The team's strategy to attack the opponents' defense backfired when they ended up losing the game.
8. The company's idea to release multiple products at once backfired when they couldn't keep up with the demands.
9. Jake's attempt to impress his crush by acting cool backfired when he tripped and fell in front of her.
10. My plan to save time and cook dinner in bulk ended up backfiring when the food went bad.
11. The thief's plan to steal the jewelry backfired when he triggered the alarm and got caught.
12. The company's attempt to rebrand themselves with a new logo backfired when customers mistook it for a different brand.
13. The football team's play that involved a trick pass backfired when it resulted in an interception.
14. My plan to get ahead at work by working overtime backfired when I ended up burning out.
15. The company's decision to cut corners to save money backfired when the quality of the product decreased.
16. My plan to prank my roommate by hiding her keys backfired when she missed an important meeting.
17. The company's attempt to gain publicity with a controversial advertisement backfired when it received backlash from the public.
18. My plan to cheat on the test backfired when the teacher caught me and gave me a failing grade.
19. The team's decision to switch to a new strategy midway through the game backfired as they lost their momentum.
20. The company's decision to hire a celebrity spokesperson backfired when the spokesperson had a scandal that resulted in bad publicity.
21. My plan to surprise my parents with a wild vacation backfired when it turned out to be too stressful for them.
22. The company's attempt to launch a new product without proper market research backfired when it didn't sell well.
23. My idea to save time and money by buying a cheaper computer backfired when it couldn't handle my workload.
24. The team's plan to play aggressively against the opponents backfired when it resulted in multiple injuries.
25. The company's attempt to expand their business beyond their niche market backfired when they lost their loyal customers.
26. My plan to save money by buying a used car backfired when it needed constant repairs.
27. The politician's decision to make an off-hand comment during a speech backfired when it was taken out of context.
28. The team's decision to try something new during practice backfired when it resulted in players not understanding their roles.
29. The company's decision to take a chance and invest in a new product backfired when it didn't live up to expectations.
30. My plan to surprise my friend by showing up unannounced backfired when I interrupted something important.
Common Phases
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1. I thought my joke was funny, but it
backfired on me; no one laughed and everyone looked at me awkwardly.
2. I tried to be sneaky and cheat on the exam, but it
backfired; the teacher caught me and gave me a failing grade.
3. I ignored my partner's feelings to pursue my own desires, but it
backfired; they broke up with me and I was left alone.
4. I wanted to impress my boss by taking on a big project, but it
backfired; I became stressed and overwhelmed, and couldn't finish it on time.
5. I thought I could handle drinking so much, but it
backfired; I woke up with a hangover and a lot of regret.
6. I planned a surprise party for my friend, but it
backfired; they found out and pretended to be happy, but I could tell they were disappointed.
7. I thought I could convince my parents to let me skip school, but it
backfired; they found out and grounded me for a month.
8. I wanted to prove how tough I was by getting into a fight, but it
backfired; I got beat up and had to go to the hospital.
9. I thought I could get away with copying someone else's work, but it
backfired; I got caught and got a zero on the assignment.
10. I tried to smooth talk my way out of a speeding ticket, but it
backfired; the cop wasn't impressed and gave me an even bigger fine.