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Half promise

A made up expression when someone is trying to avoid committing to a "full" promise, so they have an excuse (loop hole) when they don't do what they have "half promised". A glorified way of saying "maybe".

Persons who tend to try to get away with using a "half promise" are:

a) Those who will not promise often, because they take them very seriously, and are a person of their word.

b) Those who are not good at keeping promises.

Note: In final reiteration, do not be fooled, this is not an acceptable form of promise.
Amanda: Will you clean the kitchen later?
Nick Ross: Yes.
Amanda: Promise?
Nick Ross: I half promise.
Amanda: That's not even a real thing! This isn't a 50/50 game!
Nick Ross: I knew that wouldn't work!
by AC<3NR August 27, 2010
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Stiles Promise

a promise that someone says they will do, and then doesn't go through with it
I told my mom that I would stay focused 100% of the time while doing schoolwork, but it was merely a Stiles promise to get her to go away.
Hitler promised that Germany would prosper under his rule, but the promise was revealed to be a Stiles promise after he shot himself in 1945
by Bigmammothjunk June 3, 2018
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Pendulum's Promise

A phrase not used much any more but still used by very few, it mean's that Everything and Everyone will eventually die no matter what.
The Pendulum's Promise is never wrong in death or life.
by Green Meenie November 26, 2006
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i'm not okay (i promise)

Frank: Dude, are you okay?
Gerard: I'm not okay (i promise)
Frank: You sure?
Gerard: I promised.
by alexthebestpersonevaa July 10, 2022
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Promise Ring

A ring a boy gives a girl, usually in college, to signify he intends on marrying her, but that they’ll wait until they’re older. Usually a very simple ring (for broke college students), with a little heart in some way. Can be very romantic.
Boy: “I love you, I got you this promise ring to show we’re gonna get married as soon as we graduate and I have the money to get you a real one”
Gilr: “Omg, I love you! Thank you!”
by catrec November 24, 2017
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on a promise

In British English, "on a promise" simply means that you have arranged to or at least expect to have sex with someone in the near future - usually your regular partner.
Sorry, Dave. No drinks for me tonight. The wife found the handcuffs we used on our weddin' night, so it looks like I'm on a promise, know what I mean?
by a japanese lady's plaything December 26, 2008
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pie crust promise

A promise, just like pie crust, that is easily made and easily broken.
Joe: Ay, you promised you would help me on my assignment
Chris: Dat was a pie crust promise so don't even trip.
by C.J.1216 March 6, 2008
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