ugly duckling
/ˈʌɡ.liː ˌdʌk.lɪŋ/noun
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1
A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.
2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ugly, duckling.
A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ugly, duckling.