“Diamond in the rough”
Definition
A person or thing with great potential but not yet fully developed.
Examples
Examples
“The young developer is a diamond in the rough.”
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The young developer is a _____.Compare with the original example
The young developer is a diamond in the rough.
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- What does "Diamond in the rough" mean?
- "Diamond in the rough" means a person or thing with great potential but not yet fully developed.
- How do you use "Diamond in the rough" in a sentence?
- Example: "The young developer is a diamond in the rough."
- Should I interpret "Diamond in the rough" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.