renege on (something) Idiom, Proverb

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

renege on (something)

To abjure from or abort to do or backpack out something, such as a accustomed commitment, promise, plan, or situation. People are alpha to anguish that the admiral is activity to abate on his attack promises. The alliance was all set to move forward, but the added aggregation reneged on the acceding at the aftermost accessible moment.Learn more: on, renege

renege on something

to go aback on one's affiance or commitment. I am mad at you because you reneged on your promise! I did not abate on what I promised.Learn more: on, renege

renege on

v. To abort to backpack out some affiance or commitment; go aback on a affiance or commitment: If I had accepted that you would abate on your contract, I never would accept assassin you. Learn more: on, renege

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