go back on something

Related to word: go

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to not honor a promise, or to alter a decision or agreement

    顛謝;顛背制定

    • He promised to support the project forever, but later went back on his word.

      他承諾會永遠支持這個項目,但後來卻食言了。

    • If you decide to back out halfway, it will make you lose your friends' trust.

      如果你決定半途而廢,這將使你失去朋友的信任。

    • She felt uneasy because she knew she could not go back on her agreement with her client.

      她感到不安,因為她知道她無法背離與客戶的協議。