rebound on
1 of 1verb/rɪˈbaʊnd ɑn/
Forms:rebounding on,rebounded on,rebounded on
1
to aim for a goal by taking a negative action, but experience unintended negative consequences
- His attempt to frame his colleague for a mistake rebounded on him when the truth was revealed.
- The company's decision to cut corners and use subpar materials eventually rebounded on their reputation when product quality suffered.
- Trying to spread false rumors about his rival ended up rebounding on the politician, damaging his credibility.
- The attempt to gain an unfair advantage in the game rebounded on the cheating athlete when they were caught and disqualified.
- Their strategy to exploit a legal loophole to save money eventually rebounded on them with regulatory penalties