Meaning of the word "men may meet but mountains never" in English
What does "men may meet but mountains never" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
men may meet but mountains never
US /mɛn meɪ miːt bʌt ˈmaʊntənz ˈnɛvər/
UK /mɛn meɪ miːt bʌt ˈmaʊntɪnz ˈnɛvə/
Idiom
used to say that people who have been separated for a long time may eventually meet again, unlike stationary objects like mountains
Example:
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I never thought I'd see you again after twenty years, but men may meet but mountains never.
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We parted ways in London and met again in Tokyo; truly, men may meet but mountains never.