“Tomorrow is another day”: meaning, origin and examples
What it means
The phrase Tomorrow is another day means that no matter how difficult or challenging today may be, the future provides an opportunity for a fresh start and new possibilities.
Tone Optimistic and reassuring
Where it comes from
The saying has been used in English for centuries. It is especially famous as the last line of Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the Wind (1936), spoken by Scarlett O’Hara.
Examples
- Despite the challenges she faced today, she reminded herself that tomorrow is another day.
- He was disappointed by the failure, but he took comfort in the thought that tomorrow is another day.
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