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sublime

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from the sublime to the ridiculous
from something that is very good or very serious to something that is very bad or silly. The evening went from the sublime to the ridiculous, an hour-long piano recital followed by two hours of karaoke.
See also: from, ridiculous

from the ridiculous to the sublime
See: from the sublime to the ridiculous
See also: from, ridiculous

from the sublime to the ridiculous

from something that is very good to something that is very bad or silly. The performances at the festival ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Usage notes: also used in the form from the ridiculous to the sublime
See also: from, ridiculous

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