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never give up
[/ˈnɛvər ɡɪv ʌp/]
verb phrase
nunca desistir
1.
To persist in one's efforts despite difficulties or opposition; to maintain determination and continue trying
She faced many obstacles, but she decided to never give up on her dreams.
Ela enfrentou muitos obstáculos, mas decidiu nunca desistir dos seus sonhos.
2.
To refuse to surrender or accept defeat
The team was losing badly, but they chose to never give up until the final whistle.
O time estava perdendo muito, mas escolheu nunca desistir até o apito final.
NYC Slang
keep grinding / stay in the fight / don't fold
Synonyms
persevere
persist
keep trying
hold on
don't surrender
keep going
stay determined
Antonyms
give up
surrender
quit
abandon
capitulate
throw in the towel
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
nunca desistir
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
nunca desistir / não desista
standard urban usage
Rio de Janeiro
nunca desistir / segue firme
may use 'segue firme' (keep firm) colloquially
Portugal
nunca desistir / não desista
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
hang in there
keep your chin up
don't throw in the towel
stick to your guns
see it through
stay the course
fight to the bitter end
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