nach hinten losgehen

Based on: hinten, losgehen
Phrase
1.

to backfire

(Literally "start toward the rear")
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Examples
  • Thomas' Plan, das Meeting zu verkürzen, ist nach hinten losgegangen.
  • Thomas plan to shorten the meeting has backfired. 

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How many meanings does the German word 'nach hinten losgehen' have?

nach hinten losgehen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to backfire.

What is 'nach hinten losgehen' related to?

The word 'nach hinten losgehen' is related to hinten and losgehen.

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