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womb-to-tomb
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lasting or continuing throughout the entirety of a person's life, from birth to death
Idiom
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most womb-to-tomb
Comparative
more womb-to-tomb
ungradable
What is the origin of the idiom "womb-to-tomb" and when to use it?
The idiom "womb-to-tomb" originates from the idea of describing the full span of human life, from birth to death. The "womb" represents the starting point of life, and the "tomb" symbolizes the final resting place, or death. This phrase emphasizes something that covers or continues throughout the entirety of a person's life.
Examples
Their friendship was truly womb-to-tomb, having been inseparable since childhood until their final days.
