Meaning of the word "diamond in the rough" in English
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diamond in the rough
US /ˈdaɪ.mənd ɪn ðə rʌf/
UK /ˈdaɪ.mənd ɪn ðə rʌf/
Idiom
1.
a person or thing that has great potential but is not yet refined or polished
Example:
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The young artist was a true diamond in the rough, needing only guidance to shine.
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The old house was a diamond in the rough, with good bones but in need of renovation.
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