never say never

Idioms  

1. 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).

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Example Sentences

Still, some experts say you can never say never when it comes to a fuel surcharge should oil costs remain high.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"Honestly, he will be looking for a bigger name, a bigger money fight. But I'd never say never," Clarke said.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

However, Humphrey remains a fan of Match of the Day, previously telling The Express he would "never say never" to hosting the "legendary show".

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

I just don’t see myself spending years trying to raise the financing for a new project, which requires a commitment of energy I’d rather spend elsewhere — but I never say never!

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024

And I can never, never say, never tell you what you have done for me.

From The Return by De la Mare, Walter