BACKFIRE


Meaning of BACKFIRE in English

v. & n.

v.intr. 1 undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust of an internal-combustion engine. 2 (of a plan etc.) rebound adversely on the originator; have the opposite effect to what was intended.

n. an instance of backfiring.

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.