lick and a promise
A quick, not-very-thorough wash.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I gave the dishes a lick and a promise before guests arrived.”
“He was in such a hurry that he only gave his dusty car a lick and a promise.”
“Rather than performing a deep clean, she gave the apartment a lick and a promise to satisfy the landlord's inspection.”
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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lick into shape
To exert considerable effort to change (someone or something) into a desired state.
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lick log
A crucial or challenging moment; a moment in time when a decision must be made.
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lick my balls
Synonym of suck my balls.
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lick one's chops
To look forward avidly to eating something.
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lick one's wounds
To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.
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lick out
To perform cunnilingus on.
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lick someone's ass
To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion.
Last updated August 10, 2026