promise the moon
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promise the moon (to someone) and promise someone the moon

to make extravagant promises to someone. Bill will promise you the moon, but he won't live up to his promises. My boss promised the moon, but never gave me a raise.

See also: moon, promise

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promise the moon (redirected from promise the earth)

promise the moon
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