Fine words butter no parsnips In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Fine words butter no parsnips", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-09 01:07

Meaning of Fine words butter no parsnips

Fine words butter no parsnips proverb spoken informal

Promises do not guarantee that something will happen.

A: Tom promised to love her forever. B: Fine words butter no parsnips, you know.

A: I am sorry. Next time, I won't be late again. B: Fine words butter no parsnips.

Jack: He swore that he wouldn't have an affair. Min: Fine words butter no parsnips.

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