promise the moon
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Idiomspromise the moonpromise (someone) the moon [British, American & Australian, British & Australian]to promise something impossible.
He had promised her the earth but five years later they were still living in the same small house. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
promise the moonto promise something that is impossible
Before the election the politicians promised everybody the moon but after they were elected they began to talk differently.
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promise the moon v. phr. To promise something impossible.
A politician who promises the moon during a campaign loses the voters' respect. I can't promise you the moon, but I'll do the best job I can. Compare: ASK FOR THE MOON.
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promise someone the moonpromise (someone) the moon [British, American & Australian, British & Australian]to promise something impossible. He had promised her the earth but five years later they were still living in the same small house. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
promise someone the moonto promise something that is impossible
Before the election the politicians promised everybody the moon but after they were elected they began to talk differently.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲