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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never say never

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

While the old saying "never say never" is a popular one, Cena has repeatedly said he will be "100% done" - and has received rousing receptions around the world for his final appearances.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

Asked whether Bethell could come in as an all-round option, the New Zealander added: "You never say never to do anything, right? But that's certainly not what we're looking at, at the moment, no."

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025

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 Walter De la Mare