From the cradle to the grave Meaning in English
expression
FRUHM thuh KRAY-dl tuh grayv
frum THUH KRAY-duhl tu grayv
Definition
Throughout your whole life, from birth until death.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal, poetic expression often used to emphasize lifelong commitment, coverage, or experience. Common with 'benefits', 'protection', and 'learning.' Not used in casual speech for everyday events.
Spanish: desde la cuna hasta la tumbaPortuguese (BR): do berço ao túmuloPortuguese (PT): do berço à covaChinese (Simplified): 从出生到死亡Chinese (Traditional): 從出生到死亡Hindi: पैदा होने से लेकर मरने तकArabic: من المهد إلى اللحدBengali: জন্ম থেকে মৃত্যু পর্যন্তRussian: от колыбели до могилыJapanese: 生まれてから死ぬまでVietnamese: từ khi sinh ra đến khi chết điKorean: 요람에서 무덤까지Turkish: beşikten mezaraUrdu: پیدائش سے موت تکIndonesian: dari buaian hingga liang lahad
Example Sentences
The government promises care from the cradle to the grave.
basic
She had health insurance from the cradle to the grave.
basic
Education is important from the cradle to the grave.
basic
He wants to see equal rights protected from the cradle to the grave.
natural
There’s support for everyone here from the cradle to the grave.
natural
Universal healthcare means you’re covered from the cradle to the grave.
natural