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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. See also: rough a rough diamond (British & Australian) also a diamond in the rough (American & Australian) a person who does not seem very polite or well educated at first, although they have a good character Mitchell may have been a rough diamond, but he was absolutely loyal to his employer. See also: rough 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) See also: rough 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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Known diamondiferous kimberlites located near De Beers Canada's Victor diamond mine development have captured the attention of Quebec-based KWG Resources Inc. The eastern portion of the Fry Inlet Diamond property contains the LI-201 kimberlite, which was determined to be significantly diamondiferous during early stage exploration drilling performed in 1997 by Kennecott Canada Exploration Inc. This portion of Anglo Swiss Resources' Fry Inlet property contains the Company's LI-201 kimberlite, which was determined to be significantly diamondiferous during early stage exploration drilling performed in 1997 by Kennecott Canada Exploration Inc. |
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