boomerang

• Ein gebogener Holzgegenstand, der bei richtigem Wurf zum Werfer zurückkehrt; auch bildlich für einen Plan oder eine Handlung, die sich gegen den Urheber selbst richtet.

A curved piece of wood that, when thrown correctly, returns to the thrower; also used figuratively to describe a miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

1. Curved throwing stickB1formalaustralian

   A curved, flat piece of wood that, when thrown correctly, returns to the thrower; traditionally used by Australian Aboriginal peoples for hunting.

   Bumerang

   • He threw thew the boomerang and watched it arc back towards him.
   • The tourist bought a painted boomerang as a souvenir.
   • Learning to throw a boomerang properly takes practice.

2. Backfiring actionB2informal

   A plan or action that has the opposite effect to what was intended, harming the person who started it.

   Bumerang-Effekt

   • His attempt to embarrass her became a boomerang when the truth came out.
   • The company's aggressive marketing strategy turned into a boomerang, damaging their reputation.
   • Any lie can often act as a boomerang, returning to hurt the liar.

   Synonymebackfirebacklashkickbackreboundrecoil

• Zurückkommen oder abprallen, oft unerwartet, wie ein Bumerang; auch bildlich für Handlungen oder Situationen, die auf den Urheber zurückfallen.

A verb meaning to return or rebound, often unexpectedly, like a boomerang; also used figuratively for actions or situations that come back to affect the originator.

1. Return to the originB2informal

   To return to the starting point or to the person who initiated an action, often unexpectedly.

   Zum Absender zurückkehren

   • His harsh words boomeranged back on him when he realized he was wrong.
   • The plan boomeranged and ended up hurting the company instead of helping it.
   • Her criticism boomeranged when she was caught making the same mistake.

   Synonymebackfirebounce backcome backreboundrecoilreturn