never say die

phrase

—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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Na'vi, much like the Goonies, never say die. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025 Goonies never say die, and the '80s cult classic from a story by Steven Spielberg has lived on in fans' hearts for 40 years. — Sarah Weldon, EW.com, 7 June 2025 Although Goonies never say die, there are few other words to describe the hopes for a potential sequel. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024 The never say die attitude that Hinch helped establish carried into this season. — Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024

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“Never say die.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/never%20say%20die. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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