a tactic backfires

Examples (10)

• The aggressive marketing tactic backfired, leading to a significant drop in sales.
• His smear tactic backfired when the public began to sympathize with his opponent.
• If the delay tactic backfires, we could lose the entire contract by next week.
• Sometimes a shock tactic backfires and alienates the very audience you want to reach.
• The government's heavy-handed tactics backfired spectacularly during the recent protests.
• The coach's negative tactic backfired as the team completely lost their offensive rhythm.
• They were worried that their negotiating tactic might backfire and stall the talks.
• A scare tactic often backfires because it creates resentment instead of compliance.
• The company's latest pricing tactic backfired when loyal customers switched to competitors.
• Using underhand tactics usually backfires in the long run and damages your reputation.