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Boomerang Meaning in English

word

ˈbumɝˌæŋ
BOO-mur-ang
bˈuːməɹˌæŋ
BOO-muh-rang

التعريف

A boomerang is a curved, flat tool that, when thrown correctly, returns to the thrower. It can also mean something that comes back to affect the person who started it.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Literal meaning is the physical throwing tool, but 'boomerang' is also used metaphorically, as in actions or words that 'come back' to affect someone, often in a negative or ironic way. Not common in very formal contexts.

جمل نموذجية

I threw the boomerang and it came back to me.

basic

He bought a wooden boomerang as a souvenir.

basic

A boomerang is used in traditional Australian culture.

basic

Be careful—your words might boomerang back to you someday.

natural

The plan ended up being a boomerang for the company, causing more problems than it solved.

natural

Sometimes good deeds boomerang back in wonderful ways you never expect.

natural