The phrase "diamond in the rough" is most often used metaphorically to refer to something that, with a little spit and polish, has the potential to become bigger, better or more beautiful.
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He's a diamond in the rough means they're hard to get sometimes, but they're smart.
"A diamond in the rough", is an old saying meaning that with a little improvement(s), you could reach perfection.
"You are a diamond in the rough" means that someone has great potential or hidden qualities that are not immediately apparent. Just like a rough diamond that needs to be polished to reveal its beauty and value.
It means something or someone is unpolished but has potential. For example, a child with obvious talent or an entry-level employee who shows potential might be referred to as "diamond in the rough"."In the rough" is a diamond that is as found, unpolished or uncut, still in rough form--this is not always even recognized as valuable, since it is not obvious in its rough form as a beautiful stone.
Rough Diamond - album - was created in 1977.
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Diamond in the Rough - album - was created in 1976-07.
Yes, a diamond tester can detect whether a rough diamond is a diamond or not by analyzing its thermal conductivity. However, the tester may not be able to provide information on the specific quality or value of the rough diamond.
A Real Diamond in the Rough was created on 2009-05-01.
Rough Cut Diamond was created on 2009-07-22.