Meaning of 'Rags to riches'
What does the saying 'Rags to riches' mean?
Idiom: Rags to riches
Meaning:
Someone who starts life very poor and becomes rich goes from rags to riches.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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