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Jam tomorrow
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a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled
What is the origin of the idiom "jam tomorrow" and when to use it?
The idiom "jam tomorrow" originates from Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass," where it was used in the context of a fictional conversation. In everyday language, it is used to refer to the promise of future rewards or benefits that are constantly postponed and never realized.
Example
Investors felt they were being offered jam tomorrow as the startup failed to deliver on its projected profits.
The company's continuous assurances of improved working conditions felt like nothing more than jam tomorrow to the frustrated staff.
After years of hearing about potential advancements in technology, people realized it was mostly jam tomorrow.
The politician's campaign promises sounded appealing, but many believed they were just offering jam tomorrow.
The employees grew tired of the constant talk of raises and promotions that seemed to be nothing but jam tomorrow.
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