empty promise

Frequency: 8.014.2 per million words

an insincere promise that will not be kept

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Examples (10)

  • Politicians often make empty promises during election campaigns.
  • Don't believe his words; they're just empty promises with no substance.
  • She was tired of his empty promises and decided to leave him.
  • The company's guarantees regarding product longevity turned out to be empty promises.
  • He deeply regretted making so many empty promises he couldn't keep.
  • We've heard enough empty promises from the authorities; it's time for action.
  • To avoid making empty promises, one must be realistic about what they can deliver.
  • The government's pledge to reduce taxes proved to be an empty promise when rates increased.
  • Their marketing campaign was full of empty promises about quick and effortless results.
  • A true leader delivers on commitments, rather than offering empty promises to gain popularity.