Jam tomorrow

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Empty Promises

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

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. Slide

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. Slide

Mum said we could get a puppy next year, but I suspect it's just 'jam tomorrow'.

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