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.
Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise .
To do what you promised to do or what people expect you to do
If you give someone your word, you promise something to them.
If someone swears on their mother’s grave, they pledge that they are telling the truth.