Promise the moon: to promise the moon means to make a promise that is too extravagant or seems too good to be true. It's often a lie, and you should ignore it.  

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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Too good to be true: when something is too good to be true, it seems unbelievably easy, simple or convenient to do something, and it usually is.  

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Over the top: if describing behaviour, a performance, or a reaction, using over-the-top indicates going beyond what is considered appropriate or expected. 

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On second thought: use 'on second thought' if you've made up your mind about something, only to think about it a little more deeply and want to change it later. 

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Adage: an adage is the same as a saying or proverb. They all mean an expression that most people believe expresses the truth. 

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