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
Ulisesoo-LEE-sesSpanish
Yoriyo-ṙeeJapanese
Epps[eps]
VilhelmiVEEL-hel-meeFinnish
Edweenaed-WEEN-aEnglish (Rare)
Paulinapow-LEE-nah (Spanish, Polish), paw-LEEN-ə (English)Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Lithuanian, English, Ancient Roman