Jam tomorrow

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phrase

A promise of something good, but never fulfilled.

Politicians often promise jam tomorrow, but rarely deliver.
Visual representation of "jam tomorrow" - A promise of something good, but never fulfilled

Often appears as...

  • promise jam tomorrow
  • offer jam tomorrow

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "jam tomorrow"
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Empty Promises

Understanding 'jam tomorrow' means recognizing unfulfilled promises or teasers of future rewards that may never come.

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Every meeting, our boss offers 'jam tomorrow' but hasn't improved our working conditions.
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Skepticism Conveyed

'Jam tomorrow' often implies skepticism towards the promised rewards or doubts about the promiser's honesty.

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The developer's promised features are always 'jam tomorrow'; I'll believe it when I see it.
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Metaphorical Use

The phrase doesn't involve actual jam but is a metaphor for any enticing reward promised in the future.

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Mum said we could get a puppy next year, but I suspect it's just 'jam tomorrow'.
Visual representation of the word "Jam tomorrow"

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