How to Pronounce "promise the moon"
expression
PRAH-mis thuh MOON
pruh-MISS thuh MOON
Definition
To make promises that are impossible or extremely unlikely to fulfill, often to impress or please someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑməs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmun
British English
pɹˈɒmɪs/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈuːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-mis thuh MOON
UK
pruh-MISS thuh MOON
Listen in Context
Politicians often promise the moon before elections.
He promised the moon to his kids, but couldn't keep his word.
The ad promises the moon, but the product is just average.
Don’t promise the moon if you can’t deliver it.