goes back on
Reverses a commitment
Goes back on means to break or fail to honor a commitment.
Someone who goes back on their word doesn't follow through on what they promised.
The phrase implies betrayal of trust—you agreed to something, then reversed course: He went back on the deal at the last minute.
She never goes back on a promise.
- renegesBreaks a pledge
- betraysActs against one's allies
- retractsWithdraws a statement
- eats one's wordsAdmits prior statement false
- deceivesCauses false belief
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