Phrase

Ugly Duckling

Meaning:

One who may seem plain at first in appearance or capability, but later turns out to be beautiful or great.

Examples:

  • Let's go back to the story of 'The Ugly Duckling.'
  • Fourthly, the ‘ugly duckling’ of the Community budget: external actions.
  • The ugly duckling ran away from the great marsh.
  • And this is how he finished the story: Owen: He wasn't an ugly duckling at all
  • The ugly duckling underwent a magical transformation.
  • Once upon a time, there was an ugly duckling.

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