Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dust-and-ashes
idiom
/dʌst ənd ˈæʃɪz/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate something that has been destroyed or reduced to worthless remains.
Examples
- After the fire, the old barn was nothing but dust and ashes.
- All his dreams turned to dust and ashes after the project failed.
Meaning
The term ‘dust-and-ashes’ symbolizes the remnants of something that was once significant, now reduced to a state of ruin or failure. It often conveys a sense of loss or the futility of certain endeavors.
Synonyms
- ruins
- rubble
- wreckage
- waste
