a good beginning makes a good ending »
Good beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.
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as good as one's word »
Faithful to a promise one has made.
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back out »
To withdraw from something one has promised to do.
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back up »
To provide support or the promise of support.
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bottle out »
To fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage.
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come through »
Not to let somebody down, keep one's promise.
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deliver the goods »
To keep one's promises.
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empty promise »
A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
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give and take »
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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go back on »
To fail to keep; to renege on; as, to go back on one's promises.
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head scratcher »
July 2002, Fox News - Attorney: Williams' Kids Near Compromise About Father's Remains.
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hold up one's end »
To hold up one's end of the bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.
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middle ground »
A compromise position between extremes.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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sell wolf tickets »
To make empty threats or promises; to bluff.
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