The idiom "from rags to riches" has been used for centuries to describe a remarkable journey of transformation and success. It originates from the contrast between poverty "rags" and wealth or prosperity "riches". It is used to describe a significant upward social or financial mobility, where someone starts with very little or in poverty and achieves remarkable success, often involving significant wealth and prosperity.

What is the origin of the idiom "from rags to riches" and when to use it?

from rags to riches

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philanthropy

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charity

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interest

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to invest

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to dedicate

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fund

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to eradicate

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donation

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welfare

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to amass

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fortune

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to put back

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "philanthropy", "invest", "eradicate", etc.

Słownictwo z jednostki 5 - lekcji 2 Total English Advanced