boomerang
Translation
boomerang
Examples
An Australian boomerang can return to the thrower.
An Australian boomerang can return to the thrower.
His lies were a boomerang that destroyed his career.
His lies were a boomerang that destroyed his career.
Grammar Patterns
act as a boomerang to have an unintended negative effect His policy acted as a boomerang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: backfire, rebound
Etymology
From an Australian Aboriginal language.
Memory Tips
Picture an object that returns to the thrower. This also applies to actions and words.