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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 56

Question 56

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: Finally, I assured him that I would not go back on my word.

  1. A.return to a place
  2. B.return to a certain word when reading
  3. C.re-use my word
  4. D.fail to keep my promise
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (fail to keep my promise)

Explanation

To go back on your word is to break a promise, i.e. fail to keep it.