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.
an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.
to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return
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to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person
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to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat
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something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.
to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually
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a very large sum of money
to return something to its original place or position
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