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Never say die

  1. Never give up.


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Idioms and Phrases

Don't ever give up, do not despair, as in This stage set doesn't look too promising, but never say die, it may still work out . This maxim today is often used ironically and deprecatingly, for something that has already failed. [Early 1800s]
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They have character in abundance, have inherited the club's 'never say die' DNA and are willing to give everything for the cause.

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It is that 'never say die' attitude that has served Real so well over the years.

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“The Dudleys never say die” — and neither do the fans of “My Lady Jane.”

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Faced with treacherous traps, secret caves and no shortage of nail-biting moments, repeat after me: “Goonies never say die!”

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"The Matildas' motto is 'never say die', and that spirit of fight and perseverance is not only seen in the way they play on the field, but also in all of the things they've achieved off of it, such as collective bargaining agreements and equal pay," she told the BBC.

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