go back on a pledge
Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words
To fail to keep a promise; to change your mind about something you promised.
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- The politician refused to go back on his pledge to reduce taxes.
- It would be a mistake for the government to go back on its pledge to increase public spending.
- She vowed never to go back on a pledge once she had made it.
- After much deliberation, the company decided not to go back on its pledge to employees.
- Many voters were disappointed when the candidate seemed to go back on a key pledge.
- You must never go back on your pledge, no matter how difficult it becomes.
- He felt honor-bound not to go back on his pledge to help his friend.
- There were fears that the new administration might go back on its environmental pledges.
- To go back on a pledge can severely damage one's reputation.
- Despite the pressure, she stood firm and did not go back on her pledge.