Never fails Meaning in English

expression · lemma: never fail

US

ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈfeɪɫz

NEV-er FAYLZ

UK

nˈɛvɐ/ /fˈeɪlz

NEV-uh FAYLZ

Definition

Used to say something always happens as expected, or something is consistently reliable or effective.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in both positive and ironic ways. Often in the phrase 'it never fails to...' to highlight predictable outcomes. Can emphasize reliability or inevitability. Informally used in everyday speech.

• Spanish: nunca falla - nunca deja de (hacer algo)
• Portuguese (BR): nunca falha - nunca deixa de (fazer algo)
• Portuguese (PT): nunca falha - nunca deixa de (fazer algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 总是奏效 - 从不失败
• Chinese (Traditional): 總是奏效 - 從不失敗
• Hindi: कभी असफल नहीं होता - हमेशा काम करता है
• Arabic: لا يفشل أبداً - دائماً ينجح
• Bengali: কখনো ব্যর্থ হয় না - সবসময় ঘটে
• Russian: никогда не подводит - всегда происходит
• Japanese: 決して失敗しない - 必ず起こる
• Vietnamese: không bao giờ thất bại - lúc nào cũng xảy ra
• Korean: 절대 실패하지 않는다 - 항상 그렇다
• Turkish: hiç şaşmaz - asla başarısız olmaz
• Urdu: کبھی ناکام نہیں ہوتا - ہمیشہ ہوتا ہے
• Indonesian: tidak pernah gagal - selalu terjadi

Example Sentences

It never fails to rain when I forget my umbrella.

basic

This recipe never fails—everyone loves it.

basic

My dog never fails to make me smile.

basic

You never fail to surprise me with your ideas.

natural

It never fails—as soon as I sit down, the phone rings.

natural

He never fails to cheer us up when we're down.

natural