In rags Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹæɡz
in RAGZ
ˈɪn/ /ɹˈæɡz
in RAGZ
Definition
Wearing very old, torn, or dirty clothes, often suggesting poverty or neglect.
Usage & Nuances
'In rags' is informal and typically describes someone's poor appearance. Often used to evoke sympathy or highlight hardship. Don't confuse with 'rags to riches' (becoming rich from poverty), which is a different fixed phrase.
Spanish: andrajosamente - con haraposPortuguese (BR): em trapos - esfarrapadoPortuguese (PT): em farrapos - andrajosoChinese (Simplified): 衣衫褴褛Chinese (Traditional): 衣衫襤褸Hindi: फटेहाल - फटे कपड़ों मेंArabic: بملابس ممزقة - بثياب رثةBengali: ছেঁড়া জামাকাপড়ে - জীর্ণ পোশাকেRussian: в лохмотьях - в обноскахJapanese: ぼろぼろの服で - みすぼらしい服でVietnamese: quần áo rách rướiKorean: 누더기를 입고 - 헤진 옷을 입고Turkish: paçavra içinde - yırtık pırtık giysilerleUrdu: چیتھڑوں میں - پرانے کپڑوں میںIndonesian: berpakaian compang-camping - berpakaian lusuh
Example Sentences
He was so poor that he walked around in rags.
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After weeks lost in the forest, she was found in rags.
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The stray dog was shivering in rags by the door.
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She may look in rags, but she's incredibly strong.
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Kids laughed at him for going to school in rags, but he didn't care.
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You'd never guess the man in rags used to be a successful artist.
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