diamond in the rough

English

Alternative forms

rough diamond

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Noun

diamond in the rough (plural diamonds in the rough)

An uncut diamond.
(idiomatic) A person whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.
The auto mechanic is a diamond in the rough, tough-talking, but honest, even generous.

Translations

uncut diamond

Finnish: raakatimantti
Italian: diamante grezzo m

Japanese: 原石 (genseki)
Romanian: diamant brut n

person with hidden qualities

Finnish: nallekarhu (fi) (of male only)

Japanese: 原石 (genseki)

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