rough diamond

Someone or something that is unrefined but has many exceptional aspects or underlying potential. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. The young actor was a rough diamond. With some training, she'd become a superstar.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Conley	-	Irish
Gaspar	gah-SPAHR (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese, Judeo-Christian Legend
Yakub	-	Arabic
Cora	['kɔ:rə]
Tyler	TIE-lər	English
Stian	-	Norwegian