break a promise
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Tom would never break a promise.Tom sẽ không bao giờ phá vỡ một lời hứa.
Tatoeba sentence #1046541 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “break a promise” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “break a promise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“nuốt lời” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.