a promise made without the intention to keep it
обещание, которое дано без намерения его выполнить (obeshchanie, kotoroe dano bez namereniya ego vypolnit)
"Politicians often make empty promises during elections."
"Политики часто делают пустые обещания во время выборов." (politiki chasto delayut **pustye obeshchaniya** vo vremya vyborov)
to make something more interesting or lively
to make a significant discovery or achievement
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
to make a big complaint or protest about something
to gently encourage someone toward something
to develop romantic feelings for someone