English Explanatory Dictionary

promise the moon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make promises that are impossible to fulfill.

Word forms

promise the moon promises the moon promising the moon promised the moon

Synonyms

promise the earth promise the stars promise the world

Related words

ask for the moon moon on a stick reach for the moon
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