while there's life, there's hope
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of hope springs eternal.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “while there's life, there's hope” mean?
Synonym of hope springs eternal.
Is “while there's life, there's hope” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.