as in collapsed
to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect
the well-meaning gesture boomeranged, since he ended up being offended by it
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Phones don’t seem to be the long-term solution, pins flopped, and glasses haven’t compelled the masses yet.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the ground, the story of what resonated — or flopped — at the Telluride Film Festival can look far different from the headlines.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel's attempt to modernize its image, including a new logo and store designs, backfired spectacularly, causing widespread outrage and a $100 million stock loss.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The coach’s aggressive philosophy, which produced a 14-6 record at Bentley University, backfired in the third quarter.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Boomeranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boomeranged. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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