rise from the ashes

Idioms

Emerge as new from something that has been destroyed, as in A few months after the earthquake large sections of the city had risen from the ashes. This expression alludes to the legendary phoenix, a bird that supposedly rose from the ashes of its funeral pyre with renewed youth.

Example Sentences

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Sheen’s contrition permeates “aka Charlie Sheen,” giving his latest rise from the ashes a benevolent glow.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

If any Phoenix can rise from the ashes twice, it’s this one.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

In the uncertain post-pandemic days, there were few sights that announced New York City’s rise from the ashes quite like a stroll down the block of West 32nd Street known as K-Town.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2025

Many will be keen to see whether SAA will "rise from the ashes of state capture like a phoenix".

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

“Well, it looks like we’ll have no choice but to rise from the ashes, Firebirds.”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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