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Meaning of promises, promises | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A response to a promise suggesting doubt that the promise will be kept.
    humorous
  2. A response to a threat, implying that the threat is empty and, often, also that it is ineffective because it involves something that the person threatened would actually like to happen.
    humorous, sarcastic

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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