Definition of Cinderella story in English:
Cinderella story
nounPlural Cinderella stories
Used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition.
the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph
Example sentencesExamples
- The story behind this film getting made and making so much money is perhaps the Cinderella story of the year, and the academy likes Cinderella stories.
- They are a Cinderella story of a band that started from scratch and became one of the biggest rock and roll bands of the last decade.
- It's a Cinderella story, about a ragtag group of kids who loved making noise, but didn't have a clue about precision or style.
- While I'm sure others have accomplished more against greater odds than he did this year, his was still a Cinderella story to marvel at.
- The favoured team fell victim to last season's Cinderella story in a shocking first round defeat in the playoffs.
- She was a Cinderella story at this year's U.S. open.
- The team moves from being a Cinderella story to a favorite.
- The band's Cinderella story isn't as clear-cut as the press releases would like everyone to believe.
- This year's Cinderella story is a low-budget indie that was lauded by critics and racked up five major nominations.
- The company's rise has been something of a Cinderella story.
- Some people have described your trip to the championship as a Cinderella story.
- The construction worker qualified by winning an online tournament and came to the final table as the Cinderella story.
Origin
With reference to the tale of Cinderella.