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diamond in the rough |
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diamond in the rough Fig. a person who has good qualities despite a rough exterior; a person with great potential. Sam looks a little scruffy, but he's a diamond in the rough. He's a diamond in the rough—a little hard to take at times, but very smart and helpful. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hattersley is better than he seems - that he is upright, honourable, and open- hearted - in fact, a perfect diamond in the rough. |
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