Wonders never cease!
wonders (will) never cease
This was not at all expected; how shocking. Said especially of that which is pleasantly surprising, though the phrase is often used humorously, ironically, or sarcastically. The famously defiant and aggressive leader today announced that he wanted to form a close alliance and kinship with his neighbors to the south. Wonders never cease, it seems. Jake actually volunteered to do the dishes after dinner? Wonders will never cease!
See also: cease, never, wonder
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Wonders never cease!
and Will wonders never Cease!Prov. What an amazing thing has happened! (Said when something very surprising happens. Somewhat ironic; can imply that the surprising thing should have happened before, but did not.) Fred: Hi, honey. I cleaned the kitchen for you. Ellen: Wonders never cease! Jill: Did you hear? The company is allowing us to take a holiday tomorrow. Jane: Wonders never cease! Not only was my plane on time, the airline also delivered my luggage safely. Will wonders never cease?
See also: never, Wonder
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- will wonders never cease
- wonders (will) never cease
- wonders will never cease
- believe it or not
- bion
- as you do
- this just in
- be all in a day's work
- how the mighty are fallen
- how the mighty have fallen