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Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man - there's your diamond in the rough.
Larry David

Meaning of "diamond in the rough" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

diamond in the rough  [ˈdaɪəmənd ɪn ðə rʌf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diamond in the rough is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH


antidandruff
ˌæntɪˈdændrʌf
crossruff
ˈkrɒsˌrʌf
enrough
ɪnˈrʌf
grough
ɡrʌf
gruff
ɡrʌf
overruff
ˌəʊvəˈrʌf
rough
rʌf
ruff
rʌf
ruffe
rʌf
scruff
skrʌf
unrough
ʌnˈrʌf
woodruff
ˈwʊdrʌf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

diamond
diamond anniversary
diamond bird
diamond cutting
diamond district
diamond drill
diamond drilling
diamond geezer
diamond jubilee
diamond point
diamond snake
diamond wedding
diamond willow
diamond-like
diamond-shaped
diamondback
diamondback moth
diamondback terrapin
diamondback turtle
diamondiferous

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

although
borough
breakthrough
click through
click-through
get through
go through
look through
Marlborough
pass-through
Peterborough
Scarborough
see through
see-through
the rough
thorough
through
trough
walk through
walk-through
work through

Synonyms and antonyms of diamond in the rough in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diamond in the rough» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

Find out the translation of diamond in the rough to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diamond in the rough from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diamond in the rough» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

深藏不露
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diamante en bruto
570 millions of speakers

English

diamond in the rough
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किसी न किसी में हीरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الماس الخام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Алмаз в грубом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diamante em bruto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রুক্ষ হীরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diamant à l´état brut
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berlian dalam kasar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rohdiamant
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダイヤモンドの原石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

러프 다이아몬드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mirah ing atos
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

viên kim cương thô
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குப்பையில் கிடக்கும் வைரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उग्र मध्ये हिरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaba elmas
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diamante grezzo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieoszlifowany diament
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Алмаз в грубому
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diamant în stare brută
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαμαντιού στον τραχύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diamant in die rof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oslipad diamant
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diamant i grov
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diamond in the rough

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH»

The term «diamond in the rough» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.267 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «diamond in the rough» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «diamond in the rough» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diamond in the rough

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7 QUOTES WITH «DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word diamond in the rough.
1
Mary McLeod Bethune
Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.
2
Marcus Buckingham
Born of the impossibly varied options we have to amuse ourselves, cutting-edge companies are finding innovative ways to tailor our entertainment choices to who we are, relieving us of the burden of finding the diamond in the rough of 500 TV channels or thousands of movies and music albums released every year.
3
Larry David
Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man - there's your diamond in the rough.
4
Kenneth Edmonds
You can find a diamond in the rough a lot of times.
5
Kenneth Edmonds
Unfortunately, a lot of executives aren't like producers, and can't hear the diamond in the rough.
6
Tina Fey
Yeah, it's tough being smart and sexy, too. I have to say, I'm really not that attractive. Until I met my husband, I could not get a date. I promise you it's true. My husband Jeff Richmond saw a diamond in the rough and took me in.
7
Mother Jones
My teachers treated me as a diamond in the rough, someone who needed smoothing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH»

Discover the use of diamond in the rough in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diamond in the rough and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir
In its pages, we witness the inspiring story of a woman honing her artistry, finding her voice, and making herself whole.
Shawn Colvin, 2012
2
Diamond in the Rough
A PRICELESS FIND John Callister and his brother had built a ranching empire in Montana.They'd made their fortune—and they'd made Callister a household name.
Diana Palmer, 2013
3
A Diamond in the Rough
An opinionated and headstrong young lady with a passion for golf, Derrien Edwards disguises herself as a boy to take a job as a caddie at the golf course at St. Andrews, but her masquerade is threatened by Viscount Marquand, a handsome ...
Andrea Pickens, 2001
4
Sport in Cuba: The Diamond in the Rough
In spite of the obvious success and political importance of sport in Cuba, very little has been written on the subject. Sport in Cuba closes this gap.
Paula J. Pettavino, Geralyn Pye, 1994
5
Diamond in the Rough: More Fun Adventures with Abby Diamond
Are the new friends in this series really ghosts or the figment of Abby's imagination?Children and adults will laugh when Abby and her gang learn about a mysterious boy named Cliff who takes them on a whirlwind of bicycle hills and ...
Kristie Smith-Armand, Kristie Smith-Armand M. Ed Ctvi, 2010
6
Diamond in the rough
Lawrence, Duke of Deakin, is on a mission to get a rich wife.
Suzanne Simmons, 1994
7
A Diamond in the Rough: Cowboying Around
' From that, this intimate, inspirational memoir came to be. Sit down for a spell with a strong pot of coffee, for you'll be caught up in these tales from start to finish. You'll love this gem of a book, A Diamond in the Rough.
Lloyd Perry, 2011
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A Diamond in the Rough
A Diamond in the Rough A Diamond in the Rough is the compelling tale of Diamond Weatherspoons life growing up in the ghetto neighborhoods of Brooklyn, NY. Diamond witnesses her mother Angel, who is 15 years her senior, abused and mistreated ...
James Morris, 2005
9
Diamond in the Rough
No matter how handsome and charming he was... Mike Marlowe knew there was more to the story--and to the beautiful, elusive woman who stirred him even more than sniffing out a scoop.
Marie Ferrarella, 2008
10
Diamond in the Rough
With a stroke of Cupid's red pen, Claire Holliday's and Brian Valentine's lives are changed forever.
Ruby Storm, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diamond in the rough is used in the context of the following news items.
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It's diamond days for Cairns baseballers | Cairns Post
That's why the long-time Houston Astros talent hunter was in Cairns recently, hoping to unearth another “diamond in the rough”. Olympian and ... «The Cairns Post, Jul 15»
2
Jonjo Shelvey new Swansea contract a good move - ESPN FC
... fan base, who couldn't decide if the club were getting a diamond in the rough or being handed off with damaged goods. Either way, Shelvey's ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
3
Bedford County woman honors landfill workers for locating missing …
"I'm telling you it was just like a diamond in the rough," Roberts said, recalling the discovery. "She got so elated," said Foley. "It was the most ... «WDBJ7, Jul 15»
4
Burger review: Jimmy V's Steakhouse :: Out and About at WRAL.com
... when Jimmy V was coaching the Wolfpack, he knew the thrill of finding of a hidden gem … a diamond in the rough … a hidden … seriously, ... «WRAL.com, Jul 15»
5
Comic Box: 'Starve' is based on a horrifying version of a TV cooking …
... sometime in the future you will find yourself wandering the comic shop or digging through back issues and discover a diamond in the rough. «NJ.com, Jul 15»
6
Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines: A diamond in the rough - Ramblin' Fan
Gaines would peak at five interceptions as a senior, and it would appear the Rams found a diamond in the rough when they selected him with ... «Ramblin' Fan, Jul 15»
7
Warsaw is cosmopolitan city of Poland's future | The Seattle Times
Diamond in the rough has evocative sights, epic history and low prices. By Rick Steves, Tribune Content Agency. Warsaw, the capital of Poland ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
8
Why NeoPhotonics (NPTN) Might Be a Diamond in the Rough - Tale …
It commonly happens in stock investing that investors miss the chance of buying winning stocks that they knew would stand out. Before they ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
9
Africa/ Middle East: Diamond in the rough?
This week we at Bourse complete our series of articles which evaluate several broad investment regions across the globe, in keeping with our ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
10
The Johnson family ranch is no diamond in the rough
Located near Kit Carson, Colorado, Flying Diamond Ranch is now in its fifth generation and the family is determined to pass it on to the sixth. «High Plains Journal, Jul 15»

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