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What does "diamond in the rough" mean?

Vocabulary Word: diamond in the rough

1. Definition (expr.) someone or something with unexpected good qualities

Examples I didn’t expect to meet anyone cool at my job, but Tim was a diamond in the rough.

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ashkkan

ashkkan

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

this expression is the last useful one which I learned.

12:45 AM Apr 04 2012 |

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