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Meaning of if you build it, they will come | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Creating the right circumstances for a goal will result in that goal realizing itself.

Examples

“The region may be sparsely populated now, but our new infrastructure project will surely attract tons of development and investment. If you build it, they will come.”

“Once we got the product out, I'm sure we will see the sector skyrocket! Sure, there might be very little market demand now, but if you build it, they will come.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

if you can't beat them, eat them if you can't beat them, join them if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull if you can't do the time, don't do the crime if you can't lick them, join them if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen