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diamond in the rough
01
burbero ma buono, ruvido ma gentile
someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear
Dialect
American
American
approvativo
modo di dire
Esempi
He seemed rude at first, but he turned out to be a diamond in the rough.
All'inizio sembrava scortese, ma poi si è rivelato burbero ma buono.
02
something that has potential or is of great value, but is currently unpolished, unrefined, or in need of improvement
Esempi
The house is a diamond in the rough, and with some hard work it will be really beautiful.
