move mountains

Overcome massive obstacles

Move mountains means to accomplish something extraordinarily difficult or seemingly impossible through sheer effort or determination.

The phrase often appears with "can" to express capability or willingness: I would move mountains for her.

It also describes achieving remarkable results: The volunteers moved mountains to rebuild the community after the flood.

achievement

accomplish

Complete successfully

triumph · conquer · obstacle · challenge · impossible · feat · willpower · tenacity · dedication · resolve

devotion

sacrifice

Giving up something precious

friendship · family · lengths · anything · beloved · cherish · protect · support · unwavering · steadfast

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Opposites
effort and achievement

move mountainsdo nothing

Remain inactive deliberately

give up · throw in the towel · surrender · stand by · quit

impact and effect

move mountainsspin one's wheels

Expend effort uselessly

come up empty · fall flat · tread water · hit a brick wall

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G