PROMISE THE MOON

promise the moon: translation

{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 THE MOON →← PROMISE SOMETHING TO SOMEONE

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PROMISE THE MOON

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PROMISE THE MOON

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PROMISE THE MOON

&LT;05&GT; обещать золотые горы

PROMISE THE MOON

обещать луну с неба; быть готовым сделать что-л.

PROMISE THE MOON

(v.phr.) обещать золотые горы

PROMISE THE MOON (TO SOMEONE)

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