rough diamond

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Alternative form of diamond in the rough
clean and pure diamond, precious stone in good condition, diamond before it has been smoothed
someone who seems rude, rough, or unfriendly, but is actually nice and generous American Equivalent: diamond in the rough
diamond in the rough
A person whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance

That auto mechanic is a diamond in the rough, tough-talking, but honest, even generous.

diamond in the rough
An uncut diamond
A rough diamond
brait
diamond in the rough
{i} uncut diamond, unpolished diamond; person who is talented but lacks courtesy or refinement
diamond in the rough
someone who behaves in a slightly rude way, but is really kind and generous British Equivalent: rough diamond
rough diamond
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