on a promise
on a promise
On the understanding that something will be done as someone has promised. He agreed to overtake the project on top of his existing work on a promise of a pay raise. We decided to let it go without punishing John on a promise that he will not attend any of these parties ever again.
See also: on, promise
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on a promise
(of a person) confidently assured of something, especially of having sexual intercourse with someone. informalSee also: on, promise
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- promise (one) the moon
- promise someone the moon
- promise the moon
- promise the moon/earth/world
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- win (something) by a neck
- win (something) by a nose
- win (something) by a whisker
- win by a neck
- win by a nose