in rags prepositional phrase2 •Dressed in very old, torn clothes.Like Cinderella, the girl in rags was swept off her feet by a handsome Prince Charming. •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.
