Idioms

in rough

in rough

In a preliminary, unfinished, or unpolished form. The legislation was rushed through parliament, despite the fact that it was clearly still in rough. Everyone, make sure to proofread your papers—don't hand in anything that's still in rough. I don't care if your lyrics are still in rough, I want to hear them.

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in ˈrough

(especially British English) if you write or draw something in rough, you make a first version of it, not worrying too much about mistakes or details: I’ve already written the essay in rough, but I need to write it out again this evening.

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References in periodicals archive

The latest being last weekend where the Coventry scouting community have suffered damage following two break-ins at their headquarters and vandalism to a toilet block at the activity centre in Rough Close.

Mindless vandalism to scouts' facilities; LETTERS Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@coventrytelegraph.net Twitter: @coventrytelegraph Facebook: facebook.com/coventrytelegraph Post: Coventry Telegraph, Leicester Row, Canal Basin, Coventry, CV1 4LY

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