went back on
Reversed a commitment
Went back on means to break a promise, agreement, or commitment previously made.
It implies betrayal of trust—someone gave their word, then failed to honor it: He went back on his promise to help with the move.
The phrase suggests the person reversed course after others had relied on them.
- renegingFailing to keep commitments
- retractWithdraw something said
- promiseCommitment to act
- false promisePledge made insincerely
- nullifyingMaking of no effect
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