(as) rough as a cob
(as) rough as a cob
Coarse and unrefined in manner, demeanor, or quality; tough. Primarily heard in Australia. The old farmhand is rough as a cob, but he's got a heart of gold underneath the tough exterior. Let's not walk down that dark street past those guys who look as rough as a cob. Frankie seems rough as a cob, so I'm not surprised he challenged you to a fight.
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