diamonds are forever

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An unusually-worded phrase claiming diamonds last forever, often used in comparisons with other supposedly imperishable things

Tin (actually steel) cans rust away in a few years in most climates, but aluminum cans, like diamonds, are forever.

1971 James Bond film featuring Sean Connery (directed by Guy Hamilton)
diamonds are forever

    Hyphenation

    diamonds are for·e·ver

    Turkish pronunciation

    daymındz ır fırevır

    Pronunciation

    /ˈdīməndz ər fərˈevər/ /ˈdaɪməndz ɜr fɜrˈɛvɜr/

    Etymology

    () Originally an advertising slogan, further popularized by the James Bond novel and film.
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