Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
from-rags-to-riches
idiom
/frʌm ˈræɡz tu ˈrɪʧɪz/
Definition
A phrase describing a person or a situation that has transformed from a state of poverty to one of wealth and success.
Examples
- After years of struggle, she built her own business and lived the from-rags-to-riches story.
- Many inspirational books tell the from-rags-to-riches tales of ordinary people who achieved extraordinary success.
Meaning
The expression illustrates the journey of overcoming hardship and achieving prosperity, often through hard work and determination.
Synonyms
- rise to fame and fortune
- from poverty to prosperity
- rise from nothing
