# Speaking Patterns — Promises

# === Making a promise ===
1|promise|I promise {I'll be there|to call you|to be on time|I won't be late|it won't happen again}.
2|promise|You have my word that {I'll handle it|it'll be ready by Friday|I'll keep your secret|I won't tell anyone}.
3|promise|I {give you my word|swear|cross my heart|swear on it} that {I'll do my best|I'll make it right|I'll be careful}.

# === Future commitments ===
4|commit|I'll {definitely|absolutely|for sure|without fail} {call you tomorrow|finish by Monday|be there|remember}.
5|commit|Don't worry, I'll {take care of it|handle it|get it done|sort it out}.
6|commit|Count on me to {handle this|deliver|show up|finish on time|keep my word}.

# === Asking for a promise ===
7|asking|Will you {promise me|swear to me|guarantee that|commit to} {being on time|finishing this|not telling anyone|coming back}?
8|asking|Can you promise that {you'll call|you'll come|it'll be done|nothing will go wrong}?

# === Reassuring ===
9|reassure|Don't worry, {I'll handle it|it's under control|I won't forget|I've got this|I'll be careful}.
10|reassure|Trust me, {I'll be there|I won't tell anyone|I'll do my best|you can count on me|I'll come through}.

# === Broken promises ===
11|broken|I'm sorry — I {broke my promise|didn't follow through|let you down|couldn't make it}.
12|broken|I know I said I would, but {something came up|I forgot|I couldn't make it|plans changed}.
