English Explanatory Dictionary

ashes to ashes, dust to dust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A biblical reminder that God created humanity from dust, and will return them to it due to their sins.
  2. Inferring death.

Word forms

ashes to ashes, dust to dust earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust

Etymology

From the Book of Common Prayer.

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