go back on
not do something you promised or agreed to do
to break a promise or agreement; to decide not to do something you said you would do.
He promised to help me move, but then he went back on his word at the last minute.
"go" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 3
Phrasal verbs built on "go" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
go
back on
go back onto break a promise or agreement; to decide not to do something you said you would do.He promised to help me move, but then he went back on his word at the last minute.
by
go byto describe how time passes, especially when it seems to move quickly or slowly.The weekend seemed to go by so quickly.
for
go forto choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
off
go offTo make a sudden loud noise, like when an alarm starts ringing or a bomb explodes.My alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking me up immediately.
on
go onTo keep doing something or to keep happening without stopping.She went on talking even though everyone was tired.
go by
time passes
to describe how time passes, especially when it seems to move quickly or slowly.
The weekend seemed to go by so quickly.
go for
choose or try to get
to choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.
If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
go off
alarm rings or bomb explodes
To make a sudden loud noise, like when an alarm starts ringing or a bomb explodes.
My alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking me up immediately.
go on
continue
To keep doing something or to keep happening without stopping.
She went on talking even though everyone was tired.