(informal, figuratively) To make promises that are impossible to fulfill.

(Judaism, Christianity) The area historically known as Judea, which was promised to the Israelites by God according to oral tradition recorded in the Book of Genesis.

(idiomatic, sometimes lower case) Any place to which one eagerly seeks to go and which one expects to greatly improve one's situation.

(idiomatic) A quick, not-very-thorough wash. / (by extension, idiomatic) The hasty or incomplete performance of a task.

plural of promise ring

A ring to signify the fidelity and commitment of partners in a romantic relationship. / Sometimes used as synonym of purity ring.

plural of Promised Land

plural of break-promise

(obsolete, derogatory) An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.

plural of breach of promise