Meaning of 'From the sublime to the ridiculous'
What does the saying 'From the sublime to the ridiculous' mean?
Idiom: From the sublime to the ridiculous
Meaning:
If something declines considerably in quality or importance, it is said to have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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