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diamonds in the rough

diamonds in the rough is the plural of diamond in the rough.

Meaning of diamond in the rough

Noun

diamond in the rough (plural diamonds in the rough)

  1. An uncut diamond.
    • He wants to go try his luck at that state park in Arkansas where you can look for diamonds in the rough and you can keep what you find.
    Synonyms:
    rough diamond
  2. (figuratively) A person or thing whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.
    • Her auto mechanic is a diamond in the rough: tough-talking but honest, even generous.
    Synonyms:
    rough diamond

Questions about diamonds in the rough

What is diamonds in the rough the plural of?
Diamonds in the rough is the plural of diamond in the rough.

Words near diamonds in the rough in the dictionary

  1. diamondoid
  2. diamondoids
  3. diamonds
  4. diamonds are a girl's best friend
  5. diamonds are forever
  6. diamonds in the rough
  7. Diamondstone
  8. diamondwise
  9. diamondwork
  10. diamonte
  11. diamontes

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