Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jam-tomorrow
noun
/dʒæm təˈmɔːroʊ/
Definition
A promise of future good things that may never happen.
Examples
- He kept promising promotions and raises, but all I heard was jam-tomorrow.
- Her dream of traveling the world felt like jam-tomorrow rather than a plan.
Meaning
Jam-tomorrow refers to an optimistic but unrealistic expectation of future rewards or benefits that will likely not materialize.
Synonyms
- Empty promise
- Future hope
- Deferred reward
