to promise somebody the moon
[promise] {sb} the stars[promise] the (moon|earth|world)[promise] the starsto promise somebody the moon
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to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept
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The politician promised the moon during the campaign, but many people were disappointed by the lack of progress after the election.
When he proposed to her, he promised her the world, a life of luxury, and endless happiness.
