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
Felicjafe-LEETS-yahPolish
Tessie['tesi]
LeonieLE-o-nee (German), lay-o-NEE (Dutch)German, Dutch
MadisynMAD-i-sənEnglish (Modern)
Kepa-Basque
Draco-Ancient Greek (Latinized)