never say die
idiom
—used to encourage someone to continue something or to remain hopeful
It doesn't look good for the team, but never say die. They could pull off a miracle.
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Goonies never say die, and the '80s cult classic from a story by Steven Spielberg has lived on in fans' hearts for 40 years.
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Sarah Weldon, EW.com, 7 June 2025
The never say die attitude that Hinch helped establish carried into this season.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Although Goonies never say die, there are few other words to describe the hopes for a potential sequel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Weldon, EW.com, 7 June 2025
The never say die attitude that Hinch helped establish carried into this season.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Although Goonies never say die, there are few other words to describe the hopes for a potential sequel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Never say die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/never%20say%20die. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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