Tomorrow never comes Meaning in English

expression

US

təˈmɑˌɹoʊ/, /tuˈmɑˌɹoʊ/ /ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈkəmz

tuh-MAR-oh NEV-er KUHMZ

UK

təmˈɒɹəʊ/ /nˈɛvɐ/ /kˈʌmz

tuh-MOR-oh NEV-uh KUHMZ

Definition

This expression means that if you always postpone things for later, you may never actually do them, because 'tomorrow' keeps moving forward. It encourages doing things today instead of delaying.

Usage & Nuances

This is a proverb, often used to encourage immediate action and warn against procrastination. Usually said informally as advice or a gentle reminder. Not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: el mañana nunca llega
• Portuguese (BR): o amanhã nunca chega
• Portuguese (PT): o amanhã nunca chega
• Chinese (Simplified): 明天永远不会到来
• Chinese (Traditional): 明天永遠不會到來
• Hindi: कल कभी नहीं आता
• Arabic: الغد لا يأتي أبداً
• Bengali: আগামীকাল কোনোদিন আসে না
• Russian: завтра никогда не наступает
• Japanese: 明日は決して来ない
• Vietnamese: ngày mai sẽ không bao giờ đến
• Korean: 내일은 절대 오지 않는다
• Turkish: yarın asla gelmez
• Urdu: کل کبھی نہیں آتا
• Indonesian: hari esok tidak akan pernah datang

Example Sentences

My mom says, "Tomorrow never comes, so finish your homework now."

basic

People say 'tomorrow never comes' to remind you to act today.

basic

I learned that 'tomorrow never comes' when I kept putting off my chores.

basic

If you keep saying you'll start tomorrow, remember: tomorrow never comes.

natural

She keeps putting off her plans because she believes there's always another day, but tomorrow never comes.

natural

Whenever I delay making a decision, I remind myself that tomorrow never comes.

natural