Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

• This everyday expression means that eventually all things living must die.
• The phrase comes from The Bible, Genesis 3:19 KJV.

Everyday Expressions that come from the Bible

• The Bible is a treasure trove of everyday sayings and phrases such as ‘bite the dust’, ‘fly in the ointment’ and ‘writing on the wall’.
• These idioms describe universal truths that are often used without realizing their origin, and are found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.