LAZARUS


Meaning of LAZARUS in English

Laz ‧ a ‧ rus /ˈlæz ə rəs/ BrE AmE

if someone rises like Lazarus, they get better after a serious illness or other hopeless situation. This expression comes from the Bible story about Lazarus, a friend of Jesus. When he died, Jesus brought him back to life:

After losing 0–3 at halftime, Manchester United made the biggest comeback since Lazarus, eventually winning 5–3.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.