rise from the ashes
Recover after destruction
To rise from the ashes is to recover or emerge renewed after destruction or ruin.
The phrase evokes the phoenix, the mythical bird that burns and is reborn from its own remains.
It applies to people, organizations, or places that rebuild after catastrophic setbacks: The company rose from the ashes of bankruptcy.
Berlin rose from the ashes of World War II.
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- resurrectionRevival from death
- born againSpiritually converted anew
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
new life · metamorphosis · revival · recovery · comeback · come back stronger · resurgence · come again · redemption · against all odds · triumph · transformation · overcome · renewal · perseverance · fresh start · new beginning · start over
rise from the ashesdie out
Cease to exist entirely
go down in flames · cease to exist · meet one's end · decline and fall · go under
rise from the ashescrash and burn
Fail completely and visibly
fall from grace · go down in flames · go up in smoke · collapse · self-destruct
rise from the ashessuccumb
Yield to pressure
capitulate · give up the ghost · throw in the towel · admit defeat · fall apart