🗓️ Idiom: Never Say Die (verb )
💬 Meaning
- To never give up, even in difficult situations.
- To remain determined and persistent.
🧠 Example Sentences
- The sales department took a “never say die” attitude after losing several clients. Soon they won back new accounts.
- Even with repeated rejections, the entrepreneur showed a never say die spirit and finally secured investors.
- The product team adopted a never say die mindset and pushed through until the launch was successful
🏛️ Origin
This phrase comes from early 19th century English, where “never say die” was a popular expression of resilience and determination. It originally referred to soldiers or athletes refusing to admit defeat. Over time, it became widely used in everyday and business contexts to encourage persistence.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
Even when the project seemed impossible, they __________.
Answer
never said die
2. Multiple choice:
What does “never say die” mean?
a) To refuse to accept defeat
b) To ignore advice
c) To stop working immediately
Answer
a) To refuse to accept defeat
3. Change the sentence using never say die:
The team kept working hard even though the problems were difficult.
Answer
The team never said die, even though the problems were difficult.
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