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backfire in Russian

backfire in Russian is привести́ к обра́тным результа́там, приводи́ть к обра́тным результа́там — backfire means of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.

backfire in Russian

привести́ к обра́тным результа́там
verb
Pronounced: privesti k obratnym rezultatam
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
приводи́ть к обра́тным результа́там
verb
Pronounced: privodit k obratnym rezultatam
(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

What does "backfire" mean?

  1. verb Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.
    "The old truck backfired loudly at every red light."
  2. verb To produce the opposite result to the one intended, making the situation worse.
    "His plan to surprise her backfired when she found the receipt first."
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backfire in a sentence

  • The old truck backfired loudly at every red light.
  • His plan to surprise her backfired when she found the receipt first.

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What is "backfire" in Russian?

"backfire" in Russian is привести́ к обра́тным результа́там, приводи́ть к обра́тным результа́там. backfire means: Of an engine or gun, to ignite or explode unexpectedly in the wrong direction, often with a loud pop.

How do you pronounce привести́ к обра́тным результа́там?

"backfire" in Russian is привести́ к обра́тным результа́там, pronounced "privesti k obratnym rezultatam".

How do you use "backfire" in a sentence?

Example: "The old truck backfired loudly at every red light." In Russian, "backfire" is привести́ к обра́тным результа́там, приводи́ть к обра́тным результа́там.

Are there other ways to say "backfire" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "backfire": привести́ к обра́тным результа́там, приводи́ть к обра́тным результа́там.

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