Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blow-up-in-someone's-face

idiom

/bloʊ ʌp ɪn ˈsʌmˌwʌnz feɪs/

Definition

To have a plan or project fail spectacularly, often with negative consequences for the person involved.

Examples

Her attempt to take credit for the project ended up blowing up in her face when the truth was revealed.
The new marketing campaign seemed promising, but it blew up in the team’s face when sales plummeted.

Meaning

This phrase implies that something went wrong unexpectedly and that the individual who initiated it is left with adverse results, often due to a lack of foresight or preparation.