A promise that one makes should be or can be considered a promise that one will certainly honor.

Alternative form of ass in a sling

Alternative form of put one's pants on one leg at a time

Alternative form of ass in a sling

(Canada, US, informal, mildly vulgar) An uncomfortable personal state of affairs involving injury, defeat, or other trouble, especially a state of affairs resulting from one's own ill-considered actions.

Alternative form of put one's pants on one leg at a time

(idiomatic) Worthless or pointless.

(dated) Very secure and dependable. / (dated) Sturdy, well made.

(organic chemistry) An O-methylated isoflavone found in alfalfa sprouts, peanuts, chickpeas, and other legumes.

(dated) In a happy and carefree way.