ugly duckling

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)(The addition ofquotationsindicative of this usage is being sought:)A young person who isugly, but who is expected to becomebeautifulorhandsomeas theymature.2019December 4, Andy Coward, “Derby's crowning achievement”, inRail, page57:Theugly ducklinghas become a very fine swan, and Rachel Sprigg and her team have worked hard to ensure thatDerbyis a worthy winner of that coveted National Rail Award. They can be proud of their achievements.; Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seeugly,‎duckling.

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