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(as of Dec 7, 2007)
Sample Idiom
Ugly Duckling
Sentence
Ten years ago, she looks like an ugly duckling. Who can ever think she's capable of
handling his dad's business now.
Explanation
a child who looks ugly and show little promise, but who develops later into a real
talent or beauty
Origin
Popularized by the legendary children fable, the Ugly Duckling.
