walk back on (something)
walk back on (something)
To withdraw, reverse, or retreat from one's position or opinion on something, especially in a hasty or abrupt manner. The senator has been accused of walking back on numerous promises he made during his election campaign. The government has been forced to walk back on its plan of raising taxes after nationwide protests.
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