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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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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.

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

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When asked whether he would follow in the footsteps of co-star Tom Felton - who recently returned as Draco Malfoy on Broadway - he said: "Maybe in the future. Never say never."

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Speaking at the unveiling, Fielding refused to rule out taking her story further, saying you should "never say never".

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When asked about the possibility of a new chapter in Bridget Jones' story, Fielding said: "Never say never. Stories come to you as a writer. So if a story came to me that I thought was true and interesting and new then I would write it."

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