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diamond in the rough |
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a diamond in the rough someone or something whose good qualities are hidden. This film is one of those diamonds in the rough, a wonderful gem that almost no one has noticed. Etymology: based on the idea that you cannot see the beauty of a diamond (= jewel) when it is rough (= not yet cut and filled with brightness) |
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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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diamond in the rough