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How is the phrase salir el tiro por la culata translated from Spanish to English

Producir el efecto contrario al que se buscaba.

To have the opposite effect to the one wanted.

verb
English translation
Backfire

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  • Su broma le salió el tiro por la culata y todos se molestaron. — His joke backfired and everyone got upset.

  • Esa estrategia podría salirle el tiro por la culata fácilmente. — That strategy could easily backfire.

  • ¿Y si al plan le sale el tiro por la culata? — And what if the plan backfires?

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FAQ about “salir el tiro por la culata”

How is “salir el tiro por la culata” translated from Spanish?
“salir el tiro por la culata” translates into English as “Backfire”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “salir el tiro por la culata” mean?
Meaning of “salir el tiro por la culata”: Producir el efecto contrario al que se buscaba. In English — “Backfire”.
What part of speech is “salir el tiro por la culata”?
“salir el tiro por la culata” is a verb.
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