ɡoʊ bæk ɒn
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- go
- Particles:
- back on
- Separable:
- No
What does "go back on" mean?
To break a promise or agreement
Examples
- He went back on his word.
- You can't go back on your promise now!
- The company went back on the deal.
- She never goes back on her commitments.
- They accused the government of going back on its pledges.
How to use it
Always negative - implies breaking trust. 'Go back on your word' is a common expression.
Similar expressions
break
renege
retract
violate
Opposites
keep
honor
uphold
Related phrasal verbs
- go on
To continue doing something or happening
- go out
To leave your home for social activities or entertainment
- go through
To experience something difficult or unpleasant
- go ahead
To proceed with something; to start or continue an action
- go off
To explode or fire (bomb, gun, fireworks)
- go back
To return to a place
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