bli neder

Meaning

• without making a vow
• I intend to, but not as a formal promise

Alternate spellings

b'li neder

Usage and context

Added to a commitment or plan to avoid treating the statement as a binding religious vow. It does not mean the speaker is being casual or insincere.

Example in Yeshivish

Bli neder, I will call you tonight.

Plain-English example

I intend to call you tonight, but I am not making a formal vow.