dine on ashes | Idiomator

Meaning: (idiomatic)Tomopeover pastdefeatsorfailures.2009, Charles Westbrook,Fresh Daily, page25:His redemptive power — propels us forward. It will not allow us to continuedining on ashes. The journey is yet before us, with Him. There is yet much to be done. There are many successes yet before us, and He calls us to move toward them.2013, Richard Black,A Cross in Time, page16:Yet again his studies could not relieve the sense of defeat. He could not helpdining on ashes. How long had he struggled on this stupid thesis?

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