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jam tomorrow
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a promise of a better future that never comes
British, from Lewis Carroll ('jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today'). Usually a political complaint.
In context
The promised pay rises are just jam tomorrow, as the budget is empty.
Voters are tired of jam tomorrow and want to see real changes now.
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