English / proverb
If the Mountain Won't Come to Muhammad
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Modern standardized spelling variant affirming that one must step forward when the desired outcome does not arrive on its own
In context
01
When the investors hesitated to visit our startup in Singapore, our founders flew to London, proving that if the mountain won't come to Muhammad.
02
The supplier stopped delivery services to rural areas, so if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, we will drive our own vans.
Synonyms
proactive measure,unilateral action,bridge the divide
Antonyms
passive expectation,obstinate waiting,inertia
Collocations
decide that if the mountain won't come,acknowledge if the mountain won't come,apply if the mountain won't come