At its most basic level, it is a promise - pure and simple.

In Christianity, a distinction is made between simple promises and oaths or vows.

It's a simple promise and an absolute lie.

It was a small and simple promise I'd made to myself.

He had dreamed of being a hero and he couldn't keep a simple promise.

It also reflects the fact that pollsters say voters are becoming less responsive to simple promises of tax cuts.

They stood quietly for a long moment, absorbing the impact of their simple promises to each other.

A universe of emotion in that simple promise.

Our Nation is guided by the simple promise that no matter our origins, we can provide a better life for our children.

A simple promise from your boss is not enough. You need him to put it in writing.