never-never land
noun/ˌnevə ˈnevə lænd/
/ˌnevər ˈnevər lænd/
[singular]- an imaginary place where everything is wonderful
- a never-never land of low prices and widespread subsidies
CultureIn J. M. Barrie's novel and play Peter Pan, Neverland or the Never Never Land is an imaginary place where Peter and the children have adventures with pirates and animals. It is a magic world where children can fly, and never grow up. It is used to refer to an imaginary perfect place- He talks about Scotland as if it was the Never Never Land.
Word Originearly 20th cent.: often with reference to the ideal country in J. M. Barrie's novel Peter Pan.Definitions on the go
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