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Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen
In German
Jemandem Gold und grüne Wälder versprechen
ye-man-dem gold unt gryu-ne vel-der fer-shprech-en
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📖 Literal Translation
To promise someone gold and green forests
💡 Meaning
To promise someone immense wealth, prosperity, or everything they could wish for; to promise the moon.
🌍 Equivalent:"To promise someone the moon"
📜 Origin:Gold symbolizes wealth, while green forests represent natural abundance, vitality, and endless resources. Together, they signify ultimate prosperity.
Example Sentences
1
Der Politiker versprach den Wählern Gold und grüne Wälder, aber nichts davon trat ein.
The politician promised the voters gold and green forests (the moon), but none of it materialized.
2
Lass dich nicht von ihm blenden, er verspricht dir Gold und grüne Wälder, aber hält nichts davon.
Don't be fooled by him; he promises you gold and green forests but delivers nothing.