deathbed conversion
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Meaning · English
A change of heart or mind that occurs when it is almost too late
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
sự thay đổi tâm trí hoặc lòng khi gần quá muộn
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Literally: conversion on one's deathbed
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He had a deathbed conversion to Catholicism
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “deathbed conversion” mean?
A change of heart or mind that occurs when it is almost too late Literally: conversion on one's deathbed
Is “deathbed conversion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.