Meanings
How to pronounce "lick and a promise":
AU
A quick, not-very-thorough wash.
The hasty or incomplete performance of a task.
Example Sentences
1
After a long day at work, I just gave the kitchen a quick lick and a promise.
2
I was running late, so I only gave my car a lick and a promise instead of a thorough cleaning.
3
She didn't have time to wash her hair properly, so she just gave it a lick and a promise.
4
The kids were in a rush to clean their rooms, so they gave them a lick and a promise.
5
I didn't have time to vacuum properly, so I just gave the living room carpet a lick and a promise.
