rise from the ashes

English

Etymology

The phrase refers to the resurrection of the mythical phoenix.

Pronunciation

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Verb

rise from the ashes

1. (idiomatic) To make a comeback after a disaster that almost led to a tragic end.
2. (idiomatic) To make a comeback after a long hiatus; to come back into common use or practice, or back into popularity.

Translations

To make a comeback after a disaster.

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To make a comeback after a long hiatus.

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