Mohammed

if the mountain will not come to Mohammed

proverb One must change one's actions accordingly if things do not proceed as one would like them to. A shortening of the phrase "If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain." You'll have to go woo investors if they won't come to you. If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain.

See also: come, if, Mohammed, mountain, not, will

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain.

Prov. If things do not change the way you want them to, you must adjust to the way they are. (Mohammed is often used instead of Mahomet. Also the mountain has come to Mahomet, something or someone that you would not expect to travel has arrived. There are many variations of this proverb. See the examples.) The president won't see me so I will have to go to his office. If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain. If Caroline can't leave the hospital on her birthday, we'll have to take her birthday party to the hospital. If the mountain won't come to Mahomet, Mahomet will have to go to the mountain. It's true I don't usually leave my home, but if you can't come to see me, I'll have to come see you. The mountain will come to Mohammed.

See also: come, go, if, Mahomet, mountain, must, not, will

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain

If one can't have one's way, one must give in. For example, Since you can't come here for the holiday, I'll go to your house-if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain . This expression is based on a tale that Muhammad once sought proof of his teachings by ordering a mountain to come to him. When it did not move, he maintained that God had been merciful, for if it had indeed moved they all would have been crushed by it. [Late 1500s]

See also: come, go, if, mounta, mountain, Muhammad, must

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

if Mohammed will not go to the mountain

the mountain must go to Mohammed

People use expressions such as if Mohammed will not go to the mountain or the mountain must go to Mohammed to say that if someone that you want to see does not come to you, you have to go to them. People, for whatever reason, are reluctant to leave their houses to vote, so if Mohammed won't go to the mountain, we have to go to them. Fifteen minutes later, Chotas walked into the office of the Prosecuting Attorney. `Well,' Demonides said. `Mohammed comes to the mountain. What can I do for you?' Note: The full expression is `if Mohammed will not go to the mountain, the mountain must go to Mohammed'. Note: These expressions are based on a story about the prophet Mohammed, who was asked to show his power by making Mount Safa come to him.

See also: go, if, Mohammed, mountain, not, will

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

if the mountain will not come to Mohammed...

When you can’t get your own way, bow to the inevitable. The complete expression is, “If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain.” This expression, with the spelling Mahomet (a slightly different transliteration from Arabic), is based on the story that Mohammed once asked for miraculous proof of his teachings and ordered Mount Safa to come to him. When the mountain did not move, he said, “God is merciful. Had it obeyed my words it would have fallen on us to our destruction.” Sir Francis Bacon retold the story, saying, “If the Hil will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the Hil” (in Of Boldnesse, 1597). It was repeated in John Ray’s English Proverbs (1678) and numerous sources thereafter, including Shaw’s play, The Doctor’s Dilemma (1906).

See also: come, if, mountain, not, will

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a prophet is not without honor save in his own country
as one door closes, another (one) opens
as one door closes, another one opens
as one door closes, another opens
give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
drive (one) out of office
force (one) out of office
force out of office
give (one) (one's) head

References in periodicals archive

The sovereign awarded the Mohammed VI prize for Koranic schools to Ali El Boucheouari (methodology of learning) and El Mokhtar Chemsi (performance prize).

HM the King awards Mohammed VI prizes for Koranic schools, Ahl Al Quran and Ahl Al Hadith

The event was inspired by threats against the creators of the animated television show South Park over a depiction of Mohammed, and subsequent censorship by the Comedy Central network which, on the other hand, has been criticized for an anti-Semitic show and video game.

'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day' Held Openly on the Web

The reason is that for a follower of Mohammed to become a Christian is much like a Christian becoming a Jew.

Mary and the Muslims

A twenty-something Vietnamese guy who settled in the Midwest as a refugee with his family and spits lyrics critical of the exotification of Asian culture, a wealthy Haitian immigrant who recites a poem about the feelings she has for her new country despite discrimination from a real estate agent ("God bless America, but not because of you"), and a Chinese woman who comes to grips with her daughter's sexuality and ultimately stands behind her fight for same-sex marriage rights are all immigrants who present their stories in the fictional poetry reading hosted by Mohammed. And they are all characters played by actress Sarah Jones in her performance piece Waking the American Dream--including Mohammed.

"I am a poet too": in Sarah Jones's latest play, first-generation immigrants at a poetry reading take on racism and xenophobia in the era of homeland security

In an exclusive coup, BOB SHIELDS tracks down Scottish footie's latest secret weapon - the ex-Iraqi information minister, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf.

IT'S A GAME OF TWO SAHHAFS

TORRANCE MOHAMMED PLANNED TO USE HIS COMPUTER SYSTEM engineering and math degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to get a job in corporate America.

CALL YOUR OWN SHOTS

SHEIKH MOHAMMED's name appeared as winning owner following High- Rise's Derby victory, writes Jon Lees.

Triumph at first attempt; THE OWNER

Upon arrival, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was also received by Prince Abdullah bin Musaed bin Abdurrahman; Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki; Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed; Prince Saud bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Prince Naif bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdurrahman bin Saud Al-Khabeer; Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki, Prince Meteb bin Thunayan bin Mohammed; Prince Bandar bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saad bin Fahd bin Mohammed; Prince Mohammed bin Mishary bin Abdulaziz; Prince Meteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, Prince Dr.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Arrives in Riyadh from Madinah 2 Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Virgin Galactic and Mojave Air and Space port in California.

Saudi crown prince visits Virgin Galactic and Mojavi Air and Space port in California

Sheikh Mohammed during his visit to the Address hotel

Sheikh Mohammed visits the Address hotel

Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed wish Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

UAE leaders send Ramadan greetings Saudi leaders

First constituency: Adel Abdulrahman Mohammed Ahmed Al-Assoumi.

Parliamentary, municipal election results announced

The latest two candidates, who withdrew their nominations, were outgoing MP Jawad Buhussain, running for the Capital Governorate, and Sadiq Jaffar Mohammed vying for the Northern Governorate's constituency five seat.

419 candidates left in poll race

FIFA standing: 92 Coach: Hakeem Shakir The players: Younis Mahmoud, Nashat Akram, Noor Sabri Mohammed Kassid, Jalal Hassan Hossam Ibrahim, Samal Saeed, Ali Bahjat, Amjad Kalaf, Ali Rehema, Hussam Kadhim, Halkurd Mulla Mohammed, Abbas Rahema, Ahmed Ibrahim, Amjad Radhi, Khaldoun Ibrahim, Osama Rashid, David Haider, Al Abdul Zahra, Salam Shaker, Walid Salem, Nabil Sabah, Sd Abdulamir, Hamadi Ahmed, Muthana Khalid, Ahmed Yasin, Mohammed Hamid, Ammar Abdul-Hussein, Saif Salman, Ali Adnan, Hammam Tariq, Mohannad Abdul Raheem, Mustafa Nathem, Ali Rahema Ahmed Abbas.

All ready for kick-off

词组	Mohammed
释义	Mohammed if the mountain will not come to Mohammed proverb One must change one's actions accordingly if things do not proceed as one would like them to. A shortening of the phrase "If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain." You'll have to go woo investors if they won't come to you. If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain. See also: come, if, Mohammed, mountain, not, will Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain. Prov. If things do not change the way you want them to, you must adjust to the way they are. (Mohammed is often used instead of Mahomet. Also the mountain has come to Mahomet, something or someone that you would not expect to travel has arrived. There are many variations of this proverb. See the examples.) The president won't see me so I will have to go to his office. If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain. If Caroline can't leave the hospital on her birthday, we'll have to take her birthday party to the hospital. If the mountain won't come to Mahomet, Mahomet will have to go to the mountain. It's true I don't usually leave my home, but if you can't come to see me, I'll have to come see you. The mountain will come to Mohammed. See also: come, go, if, Mahomet, mountain, must, not, will McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain If one can't have one's way, one must give in. For example, Since you can't come here for the holiday, I'll go to your house-if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain . This expression is based on a tale that Muhammad once sought proof of his teachings by ordering a mountain to come to him. When it did not move, he maintained that God had been merciful, for if it had indeed moved they all would have been crushed by it. [Late 1500s] See also: come, go, if, mounta, mountain, Muhammad, must The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. if Mohammed will not go to the mountain or the mountain must go to Mohammed People use expressions such as if Mohammed will not go to the mountain or the mountain must go to Mohammed to say that if someone that you want to see does not come to you, you have to go to them. People, for whatever reason, are reluctant to leave their houses to vote, so if Mohammed won't go to the mountain, we have to go to them. Fifteen minutes later, Chotas walked into the office of the Prosecuting Attorney. `Well,' Demonides said. `Mohammed comes to the mountain. What can I do for you?' Note: The full expression is `if Mohammed will not go to the mountain, the mountain must go to Mohammed'. Note: These expressions are based on a story about the prophet Mohammed, who was asked to show his power by making Mount Safa come to him. See also: go, if, Mohammed, mountain, not, will Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. if the mountain will not come to Mohammed... When you can’t get your own way, bow to the inevitable. The complete expression is, “If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, Mohammed must go to the mountain.” This expression, with the spelling Mahomet (a slightly different transliteration from Arabic), is based on the story that Mohammed once asked for miraculous proof of his teachings and ordered Mount Safa to come to him. When the mountain did not move, he said, “God is merciful. Had it obeyed my words it would have fallen on us to our destruction.” Sir Francis Bacon retold the story, saying, “If the Hil will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet will go to the Hil” (in Of Boldnesse, 1597). It was repeated in John Ray’s English Proverbs (1678) and numerous sources thereafter, including Shaw’s play, The Doctor’s Dilemma (1906). See also: come, if, mountain, not, will The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a prophet is not without honor save in his own country as one door closes, another (one) opens as one door closes, another one opens as one door closes, another opens give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard drive (one) out of office force (one) out of office force out of office give (one) (one's) head References in periodicals archive The sovereign awarded the Mohammed VI prize for Koranic schools to Ali El Boucheouari (methodology of learning) and El Mokhtar Chemsi (performance prize). HM the King awards Mohammed VI prizes for Koranic schools, Ahl Al Quran and Ahl Al Hadith The event was inspired by threats against the creators of the animated television show South Park over a depiction of Mohammed, and subsequent censorship by the Comedy Central network which, on the other hand, has been criticized for an anti-Semitic show and video game. 'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day' Held Openly on the Web The reason is that for a follower of Mohammed to become a Christian is much like a Christian becoming a Jew. Mary and the Muslims A twenty-something Vietnamese guy who settled in the Midwest as a refugee with his family and spits lyrics critical of the exotification of Asian culture, a wealthy Haitian immigrant who recites a poem about the feelings she has for her new country despite discrimination from a real estate agent ("God bless America, but not because of you"), and a Chinese woman who comes to grips with her daughter's sexuality and ultimately stands behind her fight for same-sex marriage rights are all immigrants who present their stories in the fictional poetry reading hosted by Mohammed. And they are all characters played by actress Sarah Jones in her performance piece Waking the American Dream--including Mohammed. "I am a poet too": in Sarah Jones's latest play, first-generation immigrants at a poetry reading take on racism and xenophobia in the era of homeland security In an exclusive coup, BOB SHIELDS tracks down Scottish footie's latest secret weapon - the ex-Iraqi information minister, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf. IT'S A GAME OF TWO SAHHAFS TORRANCE MOHAMMED PLANNED TO USE HIS COMPUTER SYSTEM engineering and math degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to get a job in corporate America. CALL YOUR OWN SHOTS SHEIKH MOHAMMED's name appeared as winning owner following High- Rise's Derby victory, writes Jon Lees. Triumph at first attempt; THE OWNER Upon arrival, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques was also received by Prince Abdullah bin Musaed bin Abdurrahman; Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki; Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed; Prince Saud bin Saad bin Abdulaziz; Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Prince Naif bin Saud bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdurrahman bin Saud Al-Khabeer; Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki, Prince Meteb bin Thunayan bin Mohammed; Prince Bandar bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saad bin Fahd bin Mohammed; Prince Mohammed bin Mishary bin Abdulaziz; Prince Meteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, Prince Dr. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Arrives in Riyadh from Madinah 2 Riyadh Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Virgin Galactic and Mojave Air and Space port in California. Saudi crown prince visits Virgin Galactic and Mojavi Air and Space port in California Sheikh Mohammed during his visit to the Address hotel Sheikh Mohammed visits the Address hotel Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed wish Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Prince Mohammed bin Salman. UAE leaders send Ramadan greetings Saudi leaders First constituency: Adel Abdulrahman Mohammed Ahmed Al-Assoumi. Parliamentary, municipal election results announced The latest two candidates, who withdrew their nominations, were outgoing MP Jawad Buhussain, running for the Capital Governorate, and Sadiq Jaffar Mohammed vying for the Northern Governorate's constituency five seat. 419 candidates left in poll race FIFA standing: 92 Coach: Hakeem Shakir The players: Younis Mahmoud, Nashat Akram, Noor Sabri Mohammed Kassid, Jalal Hassan Hossam Ibrahim, Samal Saeed, Ali Bahjat, Amjad Kalaf, Ali Rehema, Hussam Kadhim, Halkurd Mulla Mohammed, Abbas Rahema, Ahmed Ibrahim, Amjad Radhi, Khaldoun Ibrahim, Osama Rashid, David Haider, Al Abdul Zahra, Salam Shaker, Walid Salem, Nabil Sabah, Sd Abdulamir, Hamadi Ahmed, Muthana Khalid, Ahmed Yasin, Mohammed Hamid, Ammar Abdul-Hussein, Saif Salman, Ali Adnan, Hammam Tariq, Mohannad Abdul Raheem, Mustafa Nathem, Ali Rahema Ahmed Abbas. All ready for kick-off
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