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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
never say die
Never give up, even when things seem hopeless
never say never
Do not rule out any possibility
never speak ill of the dead
Avoid criticizing or speaking negatively about someone who has died
never tell tales out of school
Don't reveal confidential information
never the twain shall meet
Two things are incompatible and will never come together.
never too old to learn
It's never too late in life to acquire new knowledge or skills
never you mind
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
new dawn
A new beginning or fresh start
new hotness
Something or someone that is currently very popular or trendy
new kid in town
A newcomer or recent arrival in a place or situation
new normal
a new standard or way of life after a significant change
new school
Modern or contemporary ideas and methods
new territory
An unfamiliar or unexplored area of knowledge or experience
new wine in an old bottle
A new idea presented in a traditional or familiar way
new wine in an old wineskin
Incompatible ideas or innovations in an outdated system
newspaperman's newspaper
a newspaper that is highly respected for its quality and integrity
next thing one knows
Suddenly or unexpectedly
nice and easy
Pleasantly simple or effortless
nice guy
A man who is kind and pleasant to be around
nice guys finish last
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
nickel and dime
To constantly ask for or spend small amounts of money
nickel nurser
Someone extremely frugal or stingy
nickel tour
a brief and informal tour or introduction
nigger nose
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
nigger rich
having a lot of money but lacking refinement or culture
night in, night out
Happening or done every night, consistently and repeatedly
night out
An evening spent socializing or having fun outside the home
night owl
A person who is most active at night
night person
Someone who is most active or productive at night
nikon choir
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
nine tailors make a man
Many insignificant people together can accomplish something
nine times out of ten
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
nine-day wonder
Something that causes a brief, intense sensation or interest
nip and tuck
very close or evenly matched
nip at
to constantly annoy or bother someone
nip in the bud
To stop something from developing or happening
Nixon in China
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
no and low
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
no biggie
something is not important or troublesome
no bones about it
To state something honestly and directly without hesitation
no borax, no glue
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
no buts
without any excuses or exceptions
no chance
no possibility of something happening
no cigar
Fails to achieve something or receive a reward
no comment
Refusal to discuss or answer a question
no dice
Refusal or failure to happen
no flies on
Someone is very clever or sharp
no friends but the mountains
Having no reliable allies or support
no fun at parties
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
no go
Not possible or successful
no great shakes
Nothing special or impressive
no guts, no glory
One must take risks to achieve great things
no hard feelings
No ill will or resentment remains after a disagreement or conflict.
no harm, no foul
No penalty or consequence for a minor infraction
no horse in this race
having no personal stake or interest
no joy
Failure or lack of success
no love lost
A strong feeling of dislike or hostility between two people or groups
no man can serve two masters
One cannot loyally work for or support two opposing parties
no man is an island
No one is completely independent from others