deathbed conversion
A 'deathbed conversion' often involves a sudden shift in beliefs or values just before death, frequently motivated by fear or the hope of salvation.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C1Religion
(common)Adoption of religious faith just before passing away, often driven by fear or the desire for redemption.
Example
- He experienced a deathbed conversion, seeking solace in faith during his final moments.
C1General
(idiomatic, often sarcastic)A last-minute change in beliefs or principles, typically to escape danger or gain an advantage.
Example
- The politician's sudden support for the new policy was seen as a deathbed conversion to gain votes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deathbed conversion":