Meaning of the word "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" in English
What does "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ashes to ashes, dust to dust
US /ˈæʃ.ɪz tu ˈæʃ.ɪz dʌst tu dʌst/
UK /ˈæʃ.ɪz tu ˈæʃ.ɪz dʌst tu dʌst/
Idiom
a phrase used at funerals to signify that humans are made from the earth and return to it after death
Example:
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The priest spoke the solemn words, 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,' as the casket was lowered.
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The cycle of life is often summarized as ashes to ashes, dust to dust.