never cease to amaze

American  

[nev-er sees too uh-meyz] / ˌnɛv ər ˌsis tu əˈmeɪz /

idiom

1. to emphatically and continually surprise.

   It never ceased to amaze her how fast the shipping was.

   The escape artist's unbelievable feats of survival never cease to amaze.

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Etymology

Origin of never cease to amaze

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

“Dr. Westminster, you never cease to amaze me!” she exclaimed, and stepped inside, lifting her cloak high off the ground so as not to sweep the grain away from the birds.

From Literature

“Robots never cease to amaze me,” said Mr. Shareef, admiring Roz’s shiny new limbs.

From Literature

“Sweetheart, you never cease to amaze me, and I am enormously proud of you,” he said, beaming.

From Los Angeles Times

Birds never cease to amaze observers with their versatile intelligence.

From Salon

“Nebraska fans never cease to amaze me,” athletic director Trev Alberts said in a statement.

From Washington Times