never cease to amaze

American

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

idiom

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.

Etymology

Origin of never cease to amaze

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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“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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022

I've been studying ants for 30 years, and their climbing abilities never cease to amaze me.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2022

“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 "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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