Meaning of the word "there is many a good cock come out of a tattered bag" in English
What does "there is many a good cock come out of a tattered bag" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
there is many a good cock come out of a tattered bag
US /ðɛr ɪz ˈmɛni ə ɡʊd kɑk kʌm aʊt əv ə ˈtætərd bæɡ/
UK /ðɛər ɪz ˈmɛni ə ɡʊd kɒk kʌm aʊt əv ə ˈtætəd bæɡ/
Idiom
a person's humble origins or poor appearance do not prevent them from being talented, successful, or of good character
Example:
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He grew up in a very poor neighborhood but became a world-class surgeon; there is many a good cock come out of a tattered bag.
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Don't dismiss that scruffy-looking student; there is many a good cock come out of a tattered bag.