ugly duckling
US /ˈʌɡ.li ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌɡ.li ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/
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itik hodoh
a person or thing that is initially unattractive or unpromising but eventually becomes beautiful or successful
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She was an ugly duckling in high school, but she grew up to be a stunning model.
Dia adalah itik hodoh di sekolah menengah, tetapi dia membesar menjadi model yang menakjubkan.
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The old building was considered an ugly duckling, but after renovation, it became the most beautiful one in the city.
Bangunan lama itu dianggap itik hodoh, tetapi selepas pengubahsuaian, ia menjadi yang paling cantik di bandar.