出尔反尔 (chū ěr fǎn ěr) — to go back on one's word; to contradict oneself
Definition
An idiom meaning 'to go back on one's word' — describes someone who breaks a promise or contradicts a previous statement. Strongly negative, implying untrustworthiness.
idiom
to go back on one's wordto contradict oneself
Examples
- 出尔反尔？Nǐ zěn me néng chū ěr fǎn ěr ne?How can you go back on your word?
- 出尔反尔，。Tā zhè ge rén zǒng shì chū ěr fǎn ěr, méi rén xiāng xìn tā.He always goes back on his word; no one trusts him.
- ，出尔反尔。Jì rán dā ying le, jiù bié zài chū ěr fǎn ěr.Since you've promised, don't go back on it.
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