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Meaning of 适得其反

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shì fǎn (Trad.: 適得其反)
to produce the opposite of the desired result
Example Sentences
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I realized it would be counterproductive to force her to continue there, but what option did we have?
2
Even our most carefully laid plans may backfire.
3
The result will definitely turn out to be just the opposite of their wish.
4
For all the pious claim that examinations test what you know, it is common knowledge that they mere often do the exact opposite.
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Three years ago, Wal-Mart ruled for convenience, selection and price. But today it is losing customers and revenue, and smarting from decisions that backfired.