Lytton StracheyA writer’s promise is like a tiger’s smile
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A writer’s promise is like a tiger’s smile. The expression “a writer’s promise is like a tiger’s smile” means that a writer has a reputation for being trustworthy. When a person makes a promise, they have to keep it or else they lose their reputation as a reliable person. This expression is generally used in reference to people who are known to be “good for their word.”
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