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Ugly duckling
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醜いアヒルの子（みにくいあひるのこ）, ブサイクから美人へ（ぶさいくからびじんへ）
an unattractive or unsuccessful person or thing that later turns attractive or successful
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "ugly ducking" and when to use it?
The phrase "Ugly duckling" comes from a classic children's story by Hans Christian Andersen called "The Ugly Duckling," in which a young bird grows into a beautiful swan. The idiom is often used to describe situations where someone or something undergoes a remarkable positive change.
Example
As a child, Jane was awkward and shy, but in her teenage years she blossomed into a beautiful young woman - a true " ugly duckling " story.
子供のころ、ジェーンは不器用で内気でしたが、10代になると美しい若い女性に成長しました。まさに「醜いアヒルの子」の物語です。
The small, struggling startup was once dismissed as an " ugly duckling ", but after securing major funding and hiring top talent it's now seen as a rising star in the industry.
小さく苦境に立たされていたスタートアップはかつて「醜いアヒルの子」として軽視されましたが、大規模な資金を確保し、一流の人材を雇った後、今では業界の新星として見られています。
