promises, promises

A sarcastic reply to a promise or assurance that one does not believe. A: "I swear, as soon as I have a bit more free time, we will go on a proper date together." B: "Promises, promises! I won't hold my breath."

promises, promises

used to indicate that the speaker is sceptical about someone's stated intention to do something. informal

See also: promise

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

You call this (something)?
tell me another
tell me another one
Tell me another one!
Tell me another!
let's not and say (that) we did
I can wait
not going to win any beauty contests
smart mouth
What do you want, a medal?

References in periodicals archive

"Literally after decades of broken promises, promises to pay, acknowledging the indebtedness, the plaintiff was left with no option, he came to me," Wakefield told AFP.

S.Africa seizes Air Tanzania plane over unpaid farm claim

Promises, promises, promises, like always by all and sundry and yet, the sniper shootings continued, trains continued to be attacked and people were killed in explosions, cars continued to be stolen and daring daylight burglaries did not stop, as though nothing had happened at the political and administrative level at the top.

Idiomatic politics

PROMISES, promises. T-Mobile and Sprint, the third- and fourth-most popular mobile phone networks in the US, respectively, have made a series of alluring pledges to federal regulators as they seek approval for their $26.5-billion merger.

The Sprint-T-Mobile Deal

Simon's stage successes included "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," ?Last of the Red Hot Lovers," ?The Sunshine Boys," ?Plaza Suite," ?Chapter Two," ?Sweet Charity" and "Promises, Promises," but there were other plays and musicals, too, more than 30 in all.

Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91

Mindanao was dubbed as 'The Land of Promise,' and Mindanaoans say in derision that this is so because what it got from the government through the years were promises, promises and more promises.

Editorial / SONA on Mindanao

It's just promises, promises, promises, words, words, words.

Anger at a lack of sympathy at station; VIEWPOINTS Write to: Viewpoints, M.E.N, Mitchell Henry House, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8EF Or email: viewpoints@men-news.co.uk

See also: LTCI Watch: $400 On the Third Hand: Promises, Promises

On the Third Hand: Controlled Demolition

As the festival acknowledges, Bacharach's versatility might best be illustrated by his film, television and theater work, such as the Broadway triumph "Promises, Promises," based on the film "The Apartment" with a book by Neil Simon.

Bacharach's timelessness: fest tips hat to revered maestro

Even before her standout beauty made her internationally celebrated, Margie was already a performing artist, a dancer who appeared in stage musicals like Promises, Promises.

Beyond the 'call of beauty'

The British ambassador to Cairo has repeatedly praised the government's efforts assuring the authorities that flights will be resumed shortly, but with airline after airline delaying their return, his words are beginning to sound like promises, promises.

Egypt's tourism industry battered unfairly

Promises, promises, promises without a clear sense of the mathematics involved: that is what I have a particular disdain for.

Enda Kenny is Under Pressure to name a date

Promises, promises. She forgets the local councils dragged through the courts kicking and screaming by the unions on behalf of their female members for equality of wages.

Texts

When she last appeared on Broadway in the 2010 revival of ''Promises, Promises,'' Chenoweth recalls a scary encounter.

Kristin Chenoweth says she suffers from asthma

The tracks are "Epistrophy" (4:39), "Promises, Promises" (4:26), "When I Dream" (8:52), "The Shadow of Your Smile" (4:33), "The Woman on the TV Screen" (6:00), "The Eye of the Hurricane" (3:29), "Tell Me a Bedtime Story" (5:06), "A Feeling" (4:07)', "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing" (5:57), "Sunshower" (5:50), "Hear Comes Ron" (3:48), "Impressions" (4:57), "The Thrasher" (5:56), "Mr.

Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio

PROMISES, PROMISES: Saying what you are going to do in the garden is much easier than doing it and when we come home I'm going to feel obliged to carry out whatever I've said needs doing!

Glebe Cottage Diary; Saying what to do is far easier than doing it

词组	promises, promises
释义	promises, promises promises, promises A sarcastic reply to a promise or assurance that one does not believe. A: "I swear, as soon as I have a bit more free time, we will go on a proper date together." B: "Promises, promises! I won't hold my breath." See also: promise Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. promises, promises used to indicate that the speaker is sceptical about someone's stated intention to do something. informal See also: promise Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: You call this (something)? tell me another tell me another one Tell me another one! Tell me another! let's not and say (that) we did I can wait not going to win any beauty contests smart mouth What do you want, a medal? References in periodicals archive "Literally after decades of broken promises, promises to pay, acknowledging the indebtedness, the plaintiff was left with no option, he came to me," Wakefield told AFP. S.Africa seizes Air Tanzania plane over unpaid farm claim Promises, promises, promises, like always by all and sundry and yet, the sniper shootings continued, trains continued to be attacked and people were killed in explosions, cars continued to be stolen and daring daylight burglaries did not stop, as though nothing had happened at the political and administrative level at the top. Idiomatic politics PROMISES, promises. T-Mobile and Sprint, the third- and fourth-most popular mobile phone networks in the US, respectively, have made a series of alluring pledges to federal regulators as they seek approval for their $26.5-billion merger. The Sprint-T-Mobile Deal Simon's stage successes included "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," ?Last of the Red Hot Lovers," ?The Sunshine Boys," ?Plaza Suite," ?Chapter Two," ?Sweet Charity" and "Promises, Promises," but there were other plays and musicals, too, more than 30 in all. Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91 Mindanao was dubbed as 'The Land of Promise,' and Mindanaoans say in derision that this is so because what it got from the government through the years were promises, promises and more promises. Editorial / SONA on Mindanao It's just promises, promises, promises, words, words, words. Anger at a lack of sympathy at station; VIEWPOINTS Write to: Viewpoints, M.E.N, Mitchell Henry House, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8EF Or email: viewpoints@men-news.co.uk See also: LTCI Watch: $400 On the Third Hand: Promises, Promises On the Third Hand: Controlled Demolition As the festival acknowledges, Bacharach's versatility might best be illustrated by his film, television and theater work, such as the Broadway triumph "Promises, Promises," based on the film "The Apartment" with a book by Neil Simon. Bacharach's timelessness: fest tips hat to revered maestro Even before her standout beauty made her internationally celebrated, Margie was already a performing artist, a dancer who appeared in stage musicals like Promises, Promises. Beyond the 'call of beauty' The British ambassador to Cairo has repeatedly praised the government's efforts assuring the authorities that flights will be resumed shortly, but with airline after airline delaying their return, his words are beginning to sound like promises, promises. Egypt's tourism industry battered unfairly Promises, promises, promises without a clear sense of the mathematics involved: that is what I have a particular disdain for. Enda Kenny is Under Pressure to name a date Promises, promises. She forgets the local councils dragged through the courts kicking and screaming by the unions on behalf of their female members for equality of wages. Texts When she last appeared on Broadway in the 2010 revival of ''Promises, Promises,'' Chenoweth recalls a scary encounter. Kristin Chenoweth says she suffers from asthma The tracks are "Epistrophy" (4:39), "Promises, Promises" (4:26), "When I Dream" (8:52), "The Shadow of Your Smile" (4:33), "The Woman on the TV Screen" (6:00), "The Eye of the Hurricane" (3:29), "Tell Me a Bedtime Story" (5:06), "A Feeling" (4:07)', "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing" (5:57), "Sunshower" (5:50), "Hear Comes Ron" (3:48), "Impressions" (4:57), "The Thrasher" (5:56), "Mr. Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio PROMISES, PROMISES: Saying what you are going to do in the garden is much easier than doing it and when we come home I'm going to feel obliged to carry out whatever I've said needs doing! Glebe Cottage Diary; Saying what to do is far easier than doing it
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