in rags
Dressed in very old, torn clothesDressed in very old, torn clothes.
Meaning
2 sensesDressed in very old, torn clothes.
Like Cinderella, the girl in rags was swept off her feet by a handsome Prince Charming.
(broadly)Very poor or lowly.
October 9 2007, Rory Carroll, The Guardian, "Cocaine galore! Villagers live it up on profits from 'white lobster'" Some locals who used to be in rags live it up at posh hotels.