promise (somebody) the moon

promise (somebody) the moon
promise (sb) the ˈearth/ˈmoon/ˈworld idiom
(informal) to make promises that will be impossible to keep

Politicians promise the earth before an election, but things are different afterwards.

Main entry:promiseidiom

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  • promise (somebody) the world — promise (sb) the ˈearth/ˈmoon/ˈworld idiom (informal) to make promises that will be impossible to keep • Politicians promise the earth before an election, but things are different afterwards. Main entry: ↑promiseidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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