What gets broken without being held? - Answer & Explanation | Riddle Up

Riddle

What gets broken without being held?

Choose an answer

A.A record

B.A rule

C.Silence

D.A promise

Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 8 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A promise

Why this is the answer

A promise is an intangible commitment, so it can be 'broken' (not kept) without ever being physically held.

This riddle is filed under Short Riddles and rated Easy.

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