A phrase that means “someone who used to be a servant but suddenly became the lord of the family” meaning
A phrase that means "someone who used to be a servant but suddenly became the lord of the family" meaning. Someone who used to be of low ranking but due to certain factors, got promoted to a higher ranked person suddenly. Is there any phrase or words to describe that?
More emphasis on the difference in rank/status and less on the wealth part.
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A phrase that means "someone who used to be a servant but suddenly became the lord of the family" meaning. Someone who used to be of low ranking but due to certain factors, got promoted to a higher ranked person suddenly. Is there any phrase or words to describe that?
More emphasis on the difference in rank/status and less on the wealth part.
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Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
2 days ago
If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago
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A phrase that means "someone who used to be a servant but suddenly became the lord of the family" meaning. Someone who used to be of low ranking but due to certain factors, got promoted to a higher ranked person suddenly. Is there any phrase or words to describe that?
More emphasis on the difference in rank/status and less on the wealth part.
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A phrase that means "someone who used to be a servant but suddenly became the lord of the family" meaning. Someone who used to be of low ranking but due to certain factors, got promoted to a higher ranked person suddenly. Is there any phrase or words to describe that?
More emphasis on the difference in rank/status and less on the wealth part.
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Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
2 days ago
If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago
add a comment |
Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
2 days ago
If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago
Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
2 days ago
Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
2 days ago
If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago
If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago
add a comment |
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It's a Cinderella story
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
‘the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph’
[Oxford]
Also see: Cinderella Man
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It's a Cinderella story
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
‘the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph’
[Oxford]
Also see: Cinderella Man
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It's a Cinderella story
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
‘the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph’
[Oxford]
Also see: Cinderella Man
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It's a Cinderella story
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
‘the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph’
[Oxford]
Also see: Cinderella Man
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Tushar Raj
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It's a Cinderella story
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
‘the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph’
[Oxford]
Also see: Cinderella Man
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Rags to riches, and the opposite direction, prince to pauper.
– Dan Bron
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If the person is additionally arrogant about their new stature: 'Jumped-up' or 'Upstart'
– loonquawl
2 days ago