Phrase guide

rise from the ashes

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

The phrase refers to the resurrection of the mythical phoenix.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: nousta tuhkasta — to make a comeback
  • French: renaître de ses cendres — to make a comeback
  • Polish: powstawać z popiołów — to make a comeback
  • Polish: powstać z popiołów — to make a comeback
  • Russian: восстава́ть из пе́пла (vosstavátʹ iz pépla) — to make a comeback
  • Russian: восста́ть из пе́пла (vosstátʹ iz pépla) — to make a comeback