Never say die

1. Never give up.

Idioms and Phrases

Don't ever give up, do not despair, as in This stage set doesn't look too promising, but never say die, it may still work out . This maxim today is often used ironically and deprecatingly, for something that has already failed. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

“The Dudleys never say die” — and neither do the fans of “My Lady Jane.”

From Los Angeles Times

Faced with treacherous traps, secret caves and no shortage of nail-biting moments, repeat after me: “Goonies never say die!”

From New York Times

"The Matildas' motto is 'never say die', and that spirit of fight and perseverance is not only seen in the way they play on the field, but also in all of the things they've achieved off of it, such as collective bargaining agreements and equal pay," she told the BBC.

From BBC

He memorized Walsh’s marquee dialogue, including when he told his friends “Goonies never say die.”

From Washington Post

The famous line, “Goonies never say die,” may finally meet reality if the new owner of a Victorian-era home in Astoria, Oregon, known as “The Goonies” house, allows fans of the cult, coming-of-age movie inside.

From Seattle Times

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