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

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never cease to amaze

“The details never cease to amaze me,” said Maisie Pacia, a parent in her 30s who was snapping photos of it all.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

“These guys will never cease to amaze me, man,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2022

“These guys will never cease to amaze me, man,” Mr. Biden said at a campaign rally in Philadelphia.

From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2022

The special effects, backed up by shocking sound bites, never cease to amaze.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2022

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

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown