Basic Details
Word: Misfire
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To fail to fire or work properly; to not achieve the intended result.
Synonyms: Fail, malfunction, blunder
Antonyms: Succeed, function, achieve
Idioms and Phrases
- Misfire on all cylinders: When a plan or action fails completely. Example: "His presentation misfired on all cylinders when the projector broke."
- Misfire a shot: To take an action that does not have the desired outcome. Example: "His idea for the school event misfired a shot, as no one showed up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The toy gun misfired when I tried to use it, and it didnt shoot any darts.
Example 2: During the game, their strategy misfired, leading to a quick loss against the opponents.
Example 3: Sometimes, even the best ideas can misfire if not planned properly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "misfire" comes from the early days of firearms? It originally referred to a gun that did not fire when the trigger was pulled, which could be due to several mechanical problems.
Famous Quote
"Success is often achieved by those who dont know that failure is inevitable." Coco Chanel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "misfire" mean?
a) To succeed brilliantly
b) To fail to work properly
c) To create something new
d) To make a loud noise
Answer: b) To fail to work properly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "misfire"?
a) Succeed
b) Fail
c) Win
d) Achieve
Answer: b) Fail
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "misfire"?
a) Malfunction
b) Misfire
c) Succeed
d) Blunder
Answer: c) Succeed
4. Which sentence uses "misfire" correctly?
a) The rocket misfired and flew into the sky.
b) The cake misfired and was too sweet.
c) The plan misfired and did not achieve the desired outcome.
d) The car misfired and went faster.
Answer: c) The plan misfired and did not achieve the desired outcome.
5. Which idiom means that everything has failed?
a) Come to a halt
b) Misfire on all cylinders
c) Have a change of heart
d) Out of control
Answer: b) Misfire on all cylinders
