turn to ashes

Frequency: 7.02.2 per million words

To be destroyed by fire; can also be used figuratively for hopes, dreams, etc.

ashVERB + ash

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turn to

Examples (10)

  • All her dreams had turned to ashes.
  • The old wooden shed quickly turned to ashes in the intense fire.
  • If we don't act, this ancient forest could turn to ashes.
  • His ambitious plans have turned to ashes following the economic downturn.
  • Their hopes for a peaceful resolution turned to ashes when the conflict escalated.
  • We watched helplessly as the precious manuscripts were turning to ashes.
  • The company's legacy turned to ashes overnight due to the scandal.
  • Everything he had worked for seemed to turn to ashes in a single moment.
  • The love letters, once so full of life, had turned to ashes in the fireplace.
  • Without a new leader, the political movement will surely turn to ashes.