What does it mean to live on the never-never?
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What does it mean to live on the never-never?
Having bought something using credit, with many small payments to make (with interest) over many years, as opposed to a single lump sum. Primarily heard in UK. Many people are finding themselves on the never-never as they are forced to use credit cards to afford necessary goods each month.
Where did the phrase never-never come from?
Mid 19th century so named from the notion that one might never return from such remote country.
Why is HP called Never-Never?
“The never-never” is a British colloquial term for hire-purchase, known in the US as buying on the installment plan.
What is the meaning of the idiom Never-Never Land?
an imaginary place
uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] Never-never land is an imaginary place where everything is perfect and no-one has any problems.
What is the meaning of Never Ever?
phrase. Never ever is an emphatic way of saying ‘never’. [emphasis] I never, ever sit around thinking, ‘What shall I do next?’
Why is Australia called Never Never Land?
This expression first appeared in the 1800s in Australia. Locals used this term to describe the mostly uninhabited areas of the country, also known as the outback. This term had different connotations to different people. Some people spoke of this land as a place that people would never, never want to go.
Is it never land or Never Never Land?
Neverland (also spelled Never Land and also known as Never Never Land) is a fictional island featured in the works of J. M. Barrie and those based on them.
What is the meaning of never ever give up?
So what does never giving up really mean? It means believing in yourself. It means willingness to accept “failure” so you can learn the critical skill of adaptation. It means not compromising on your most important values, and walking the walk, rather than just talking the talk.
What do you call people that live next door?
A Neighbour (or neighbor in American English) is a person who lives nearby, normally in a house or apartment that is next door or, in the case of houses, across the street.