What's it called when an inventor's invention backfires on them? (midwest.social)

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Is there a name for this specific concept? Where somebody invents something (to do them good) but then that thing turns around and backfires on them?

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[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago

Which is, ironically enough, NOT like rain on your wedding day, or a free ride when you've already paid.

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