boomerang
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definition
verb
misleading consumers about quality will eventually boomerang on a carmaker
(of a plan or action) return to the originator, often with negative consequences.
noun
Well, although we associate the boomerang with Australian Aborigines, many cultures used boomerang-like equipment in prehistoric times.
a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower, traditionally used by Australian Aborigines as a hunting weapon.
example
She pulled out her huge 'boomerang' and threw it hard at Scy.
One warrior stood with shield and boomerang in hand, making no attempt to throw the 'boomerang' .
Because if an atmosphere was created or allowed to persist that allowed one minority group to be targeted, it had the potential to 'boomerang' on the others, as well.
He says he found an ancient carving of a ‘quadrang’ style boomerang etched into a rock in Ilkley Moor depicting a 'boomerang' as a weapon.
As soon as I spoke he raised the 'boomerang' to throw it.
The striking workers should believe their collective action might 'boomerang' back at them.
I myself slouch in my chair so badly that my spine is curved like a 'boomerang' .
misleading consumers about quality will eventually 'boomerang' on a car-maker
misleading consumers about quality will eventually 'boomerang' on a carmaker
If a facility executive fails to get that buy-in, the new software can 'boomerang' .
It is bound to 'boomerang' upon them at some point of time or the other.
She threw the 'boomerang' , and it spun through the air toward him, straight toward his armored chest.
For example, the time-honored admonition to make sure kids with colds or the flu rest in bed and get plenty of fluids could actually 'boomerang' .
‘Anyway my weapon is a 'boomerang' which doesn't look like much but it can surely do some damage with its extreme magic power’ said Sun.
From where she is standing, Reika unlatches her 'boomerang' and throws it in Gishdorn's direction.
He favours an Aboriginal ceremony, with a flaming 'boomerang' curving majestically into the waiting cauldron as the highlight.
Using the 'boomerang' as a weapon, men were able to cause the flying foxes to fall to earth.
It is not unknown for government interventions to 'boomerang' creating situations worse than the original problem.
If the Government's gamble fails, their talk of insurance and premiums will 'boomerang' back at them.
They change color like the chameleon, and they return like a 'boomerang' .
We need to encourage those countries to think of nuclear weapons as dangerous junk that at best will 'boomerang' and destroy all that they care about.
The jealousy and bitterness that he has engendered will 'boomerang' and take its toll from the one who caused this imbalance and disharmony.
Well, perhaps because people are wondering whether this investigation is going to 'boomerang' on the Republican leadership.
However, because of their inefficiency, these restrictions are apt to 'boomerang' against the industry in the long run.
Don't condemn those who are down; that hardness can 'boomerang' .
Well, although we associate the 'boomerang' with Australian Aborigines, many cultures used boomerang-like equipment in prehistoric times.
Very few would attempt to use the cursing stone rites now as a mistake in procedure is said to cause the intentions to 'boomerang' .
What we repress, if it is repressed severely enough, can 'boomerang' back on us.
For your information, my weapon was a 'boomerang' with a razor sharp blade.
When discussing holidays, never be tempted to sound knowledgeable about a place you have not actually visited, because this will 'boomerang' back on you.
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