Meaning of the word "promise someone the moon" in English

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promise someone the moon

US /ˈprɑmɪs ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə mun/
UK /ˈprɑmɪs ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə mun/
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Idiom

1.

to make extravagant or impossible promises to someone

Example:
He's always trying to promise someone the moon to get what he wants, but he never delivers.
Don't believe him, he's just trying to promise you the moon to get your vote.
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