Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
from-the-cradle-to-the-grave
idiom
/frʌm ðə ˈkreɪdl tə ðə ɡreɪv/
Definition
A phrase that signifies the entirety of a person’s life, from birth to death.
Examples
- Social security benefits are intended to support individuals from the cradle to the grave.
- The healthcare system in some countries provides services from the cradle to the grave.
- The philosophy of care in that community focuses on well-being from the cradle to the grave.
Meaning
It refers to the idea that policies, care, or responsibilities cover all aspects of an individual’s life stages.
Synonyms
- from birth to death
- throughout life
- from beginning to end
