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Will wonders never cease Meaning in English

expression

WIL WUN-derz NEV-er SEES
wil WUN-duhz NEV-uh SEES

Definition

A humorous or surprised way to say you are amazed by something unexpected, often when people or situations change in surprising ways.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and slightly old-fashioned, mainly used to comment on very unexpected or unbelievably positive (or sometimes negative) changes. Usually used sarcastically or to lightly mock someone's surprising action.

Spanish: increíble - sorprendente (literal: ¿acaso los milagros no se acabarán nunca?)Portuguese (BR): incrível - surpreendente (literal: será que as maravilhas nunca acabam?)Portuguese (PT): incrível - surpreendente (literal: será que as maravilhas nunca acabam?)Chinese (Simplified): 真不可思议 - 太神奇了Chinese (Traditional): 真不可思議 - 太神奇了Hindi: अरे वाह, यह तो कमाल हैArabic: يا للعجب - يا للدهشةBengali: আশ্চর্য কি আর শেষ হবে নাRussian: чудеса, да и только - не перестаю удивлятьсяJapanese: 驚きもここまでくると限りがないVietnamese: Không còn gì ngạc nhiên nữa sao - Thật không thể tin nổiKorean: 세상에 이런 일도 있나Turkish: şaşkınlıklar bitmek bilmezUrdu: کیا عجوبے ختم نہیں ہوں گےIndonesian: keajaiban tidak pernah habis

Example Sentences

Will wonders never cease! She cleaned her room without being asked.

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He finally finished his homework early—will wonders never cease?

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You cooked dinner? Will wonders never cease!

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Will wonders never cease! I actually agree with you this time.

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Your dad bought a smartphone? Will wonders never cease.

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Well, will wonders never cease—my shy cat finally came out to say hello.

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