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never say never

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never say never

do not ever say that you will not ever do something At the present time, he has no intention of running for mayor, but never say never.

Usage notes: used mainly in business and politics

See also: never, say

never say never

Nothing is impossible, anything can happen, as in Mary said Tom would never call her again, but I told her, "Never say never." This expression was first recorded in Charles Dickens's Pickwick Papers (1837).

See also: never, say