rough diamond
Example Sentences
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Everyone knew Jackson was a rough diamond, having played just 1,758 minutes of top-flight football, but he quickly established himself as Chelsea's starting striker.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
Becker signalled he would focus on the mental side of the game and described Rune as “a rough diamond that needs polishing.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
But this rough diamond in the crown of Seattle parks is worth the effort — no gas lighting required.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023
The rough diamond is then cut and polished to your specifications.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023
It was then that we got a real line on Windy, and Cupid found out that even a rough diamond may have a cutting edge.
From Fore! by Loan, Charles Emmett Van
