riches to rags en · NOUN
Etymology
By reverse analogy with rags to riches.
Meanings
- (attributive, uncommon) From exceptional wealth to poverty.
- (attributive, uncommon) Of a person, whose situation drastically changes from fortunate to unfortunate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| riches-to-rags | alternative | lexicographic |