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rough diamond

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.
See also: diamond, rough

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KeithKEETHEnglish, Scottish
Fingal-Scottish
ClÉMencekle-MAWNSFrench
Baish[beiʃ]
ShaylynSHAY-linEnglish (Rare)
Orazio-Italian
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