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
CecÍLia-Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian
MariÁN-Slovak, Czech, Hungarian
&Thorn;ÓRgÍSl-Ancient Scandinavian
DarellDER-əl, DAR-əlEnglish
Colum-Irish
Lucilla-Italian, Ancient Roman