| 词组 | go back on |
| 释义 | go back on 1. go back on sth to not do what you have promised, agreed, or said you would do: ▪ Everyone was hoping that Milosevich wouldn't go back on his promises. ▪ The German Finance Minister warned Moscow against going back on its policy of reform. ▪ Her father has already said he won't let us have any of his money, and I can't see him going back on his decision. go back on your word (=not do what you have promised or agreed to do) ▪ "You can trust me," said Professor Higgins. "I never go back on my word. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑renege on formal 2. go back on sth to change what you said before, or claim that you never said it: ▪ One of the witnesses has gone back on her original story, and now says she may have been mistaken. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑change |
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