Meanings (ES + gloss)
petardear
To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.
It was just after the Biafran war, and all the local people were still jumpy. Any time a car backfired or a police siren howled, they would dive under desks or tables instinctively…
jugar una mala pasada • salir el tiro por la culata • tener contraefecto • tener efecto retroactivo • tener el efecto contrario
To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
Her plan backfired on her.
His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled.
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