Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-back-from-the-dead
idiomatic expression
/ˈkʌm bæk frəm ðə dɛd/
Definition
To return or revive after a period of absence, especially after being thought to be gone forever.
Examples
- After several years of decline, the band managed to make a remarkable come-back-from-the-dead with their new album.
- The old film series made a come-back-from-the-dead when a new sequel was released last year.
- The idea of the project seemed lost, but it made a stunning come-back-from-the-dead after receiving new funding.
Meaning
This phrase often describes someone or something that makes a surprising return to popularity or relevance after being considered finished, defeated, or non-existent.
Synonyms
- revival
- resurgence
- return
- resurrection
