Meaning of the word "from rags to riches" in English
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from rags to riches
US /frʌm ræɡz tu ˈrɪtʃɪz/
UK /frʌm ræɡz tu ˈrɪtʃɪz/
Idiom
1.
from a state of poverty to a state of wealth
Example:
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His story is a classic example of going from rags to riches.
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Many immigrants come to this country hoping to go from rags to riches.
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