make a silk purse of a sow's ear

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Определение make a silk purse of a sow's ear в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

To produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value

A smart development can make a silk purse of a sow's ear, and the effect on older properties can be quite dramatic.