Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

promise-the-moon

idiom

/ˈprɒmɪs ði muːn/

Definition

To make extravagant promises that one is unable or unlikely to fulfill.

Examples

Politicians often promise the moon during their campaigns, but rarely deliver on all their commitments.
She was so enamored by the sales pitch that she believed they could truly promise the moon.

Meaning

This phrase often implies offering something highly desirable or unrealistic, usually in the context of making commitments or assurances that exceed what is feasible.