Meaning of the word "there is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous" in English
What does "there is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous
US /ðɛr ɪz ˈoʊnli wʌn stɛp frʌm ðə səˈblaɪm tu ðə rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ˈəʊnli wʌn stɛp frɒm ðə səˈblaɪm tuː ðə rɪˈdɪkjʊləs/
Idiom
used to mean that a situation can easily change from being very impressive or grand to being foolish or absurd
Example:
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The movie's ending was so over-the-top that it proved there is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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His speech started with great dignity but ended in a joke; truly, there is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.