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Explaining “Hope springs eternal”
Lloyd Cooper 18/10/2024, 01:35English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "Hope springs eternal" means that people will always keep hoping, even in difficult situations, because hope is a perpetual and enduring human quality.
Tone
Optimistic
Origin
The phrase originates from Alexander Pope's poem "An Essay on Man", published in 1733-1734. It comes from the line "Hope springs eternal in the human breast."
Examples of usage
- Even after several setbacks in his career, he remains positive because hope springs eternal.
- Despite the team's series of losses, their fans continue to cheer and support them, as hope springs eternal.
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