“From rags to riches”
Definition
From being poor to becoming rich or successful.
Examples
Examples
“His story is a classic example of going from rags to riches.”
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- What does "From rags to riches" mean?
- "From rags to riches" means from being poor to becoming rich or successful..
- How do you use "From rags to riches" in a sentence?
- Example: "His story is a classic example of going from rags to riches."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "From rags to riches"?
- Из бедности к богатству и успеху. / Աղքատությունից հասնել հարստության կամ հաջողության։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.