How to Pronounce "go back on"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GOH-BAK-awn
ɡˈəʊ/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɒn
goh-BAK-on
Definition
To break a promise, agreement, or commitment; to not do what you said you would do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /bˈæk/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-BAK-awn
UK
goh-BAK-on
Listen in Context
He promised to help me, but he went back on his word.
Don't go back on your promise.
She never goes back on her agreements.
I can’t believe they went back on the deal at the last minute.