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Meaning of a promise made is a promise kept | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

A promise that one makes should be or can be considered a promise that one will certainly honor.

Equivalents

Français promesse faite, promesse tenue

Examples

“We'll never rise together if we allow medical bills to swallow family budgets or let people retire penniless after a lifetime of hard work, and so today we must demand that when it comes to commitments made [to] working men and women on health care and pensions, a promise made is a promise kept.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

a prophet has no honor in his own country a prophet is not without honor save in his own country a revolution is not a dinner party a rising tide lifts all boats a rolling stone gathers no moss a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor