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Explaining "Tomorrow never comes"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 01/12/2024, 13:30
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What does it mean?

Tomorrow never comes

The phrase "Tomorrow never comes" suggests that "tomorrow" is always in the future and never actually arrives, emphasizing the idea that people often procrastinate by deferring actions to a day that is perpetually one day away.

Tone

Philosophical, reflective

Origin

The origin of this phrase is not definitively known, but it has been used in literature and speech for centuries. The idea may have roots in the concept of procrastination and the philosophical notion of the present being the only real time.

Examples of usage

  • He kept delaying his plans, always saying he'd start tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes.
  • You should start working on your goals today, because tomorrow never comes.

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