Cinderella

Cinderella
UK [ˌsɪndəˈrelə] / US noun [countable, usually singular]
Word forms "Cinderella":
singular Cinderella plural Cinderellas
1) someone or something that has good qualities but is treated badly or ignored

Primary education has long been the Cinderella of the education service.

2) [only before noun] relating to someone who suddenly becomes rich, famous, or successful

Etymology:
Cinderella is the main character in a famous children's story. She is a poor girl, badly treated by her stepsisters but, in the end, thanks to the power of magic, she is able to marry the rich attractive Prince Charming.

English dictionary. 2014.

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