Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dust-to-dust
Phrase
/dʌst tuː dʌst/
Definition
A phrase that signifies the cyclical nature of life and death, often used in the context of burial rites.
Examples
- After the funeral, the priest reminded everyone that we all come from dust and return to dust.
- The saying ‘from dust to dust’ is often included in eulogies to reflect on the inevitability of mortality.
Meaning
The expression conveys the idea that humans are born from the earth and return to it upon death, emphasizing the temporary nature of life.
Synonyms
- ash to ash
- earth to earth
- from cradle to grave
