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diamond in the rough
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brut de décoffrage mais adorable, rude au premier abord
someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear
Dialect
American
American
approving
idiom
Exemples
Anna's initial aloofness faded away, revealing her as a diamond in the rough with a heart full of compassion and empathy.
Ne la juge pas trop vite ; elle est rude au premier abord, mais elle a bon fond.
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something that has potential or is of great value, but is currently unpolished, unrefined, or in need of improvement
Exemples
The house is a diamond in the rough, and with some hard work it will be really beautiful.
