rags-to-riches



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rags-to-riches

adjective (used before a noun) Characterized by a rise from poverty to great or exceptional wealth. My uncle's is a true rags-to-riches story: he grew up without a penny, but through sheer determination, he founded his own company and is now one of the wealthiest men in the state.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Prabhat-Indian, Hindi
Rhonwen-Welsh
Judita-Lithuanian, Czech, Slovak
Ealdr&Aelig;D-Anglo-Saxon
Allyciaə-LIS-yə, ə-LIS-ə, ə-LISH-əEnglish (Rare)
Rafferty-English