go back on
Third Person
goes back on
Present Participle
going back on
Past Tense
went back on
Past Participle
gone back on
1
to fail to do as one promised or agreed
- He promised to help us with the project, but he went back on his word and didn't show up.
- The company went back on its pledge to maintain job security for employees.
- Going back on a business deal can damage one's reputation in the industry.
- The government went back on its earlier tax reduction promises, leading to public dissatisfaction.
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