Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lick-and-a-promise
idiom
/lɪk ənd ə ˈprɒmɪs/
Definition
A quick, careless job done in a hurry without paying much attention to detail.
Examples
- He only gave the kitchen a lick-and-a-promise cleaning before the guests arrived.
- Don’t just do a lick-and-a-promise job on your presentation, take your time to prepare!
Meaning
The phrase suggests a superficial effort, implying that something has been done hastily and likely without thoroughness or care.
Synonyms
- Quick fix
- Half-hearted effort
- Superficial work
