из грязи в князи — meaning in English
iz gryazi v knyazi
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English meaning
- upstart noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
Senses
из грязи в князи is used for these senses in English:
- rags to riches (mostly, attributive) From poverty to exceptional wealth.
- upstart One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
upstart — full definition
- noun Someone who has suddenly risen to wealth, power, or status and hasn't yet earned proper social acceptance, or who acts arrogant about it.
- adj Acting self-important or presumptuous, especially given a short time in a position.