promise someone the stars/moon/earth/world

promise someone the stars/moon/earth/world
promise (someone) the stars/moon/earth/world
: to promise (someone) that you will do or give something great or wonderful even though it is not possible

He promised her the stars and the moon, but he never even bought her flowers.

Politicians will promise the earth when they're trying to get elected.

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