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14:50 Jul 26, 2011 |
Persian (Farsi) to English translations [PRO] Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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Empty/Hollow/False promise Explanation: false promise : a promise that is made with no intention of carrying it out and esp. that is made with intent to deceive or defraud (Merriam Webster's Dictionary of Law) |
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Promise the earth Explanation: وعده سرخرمن Reference: http://www.aftabir.com/dictionaries/word/146461/%D9%88%D8%B9... |
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a pie in the sky promise Explanation: this one is purely idiomatic |
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