used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches
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.
having little or no financial resources
giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something
not paying enough attention to what we are doing
having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return
(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel
owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things
owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot
a person whose total wealth is one million or more in their currency
having no distinctive charactristics
a container for food or other goods, made of tinplated steel or other metal and typically cylindrical in shape with a removable lid
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a game of chance where tickets with numbers or symbols are purchased, and a random selection of numbers or symbols determines the winners
A lottery is a game of chance where people purchase tickets with a set of numbers. At a scheduled time, a random drawing is held to select the winning numbers. The more numbers on a ticket that match the drawn numbers, the bigger the prize. Lotteries can offer large cash rewards, and some also include smaller prizes. They are often organized by governments or other authorized organizations and are usually used as a way to raise money for various causes. Players generally have to choose their numbers or have them selected randomly. The game relies purely on luck.
to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide
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a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound
to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return
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