Phrase guide

move mountains

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make every possible effort in order to achieve something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: move heaven and earth

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To do seemingly impossible things, to achieve incredible results.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • faith will move mountains

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: bergen verzetten — do seemingly impossible things
  • Finnish: siirtää vuoria — do seemingly impossible things
  • French: déplacer des montagnes — do seemingly impossible things
  • German: Berge versetzen — do seemingly impossible things
  • Italian: spostare le montagne — do seemingly impossible things
  • Italian: smuovere le montagne — do seemingly impossible things
  • Polish: przenosić góry — do seemingly impossible things
  • Polish: przenieść góry — do seemingly impossible things
  • Russian: го́ры сверну́ть (góry svernútʹ) — do seemingly impossible things
  • Swedish: försätta berg — do seemingly impossible things