ˌdiamond in the ˈrough BrE AmE noun [countable]
American English someone who behaves in a slightly rude way, but is really kind and generous SYN rough diamond British English
ˌdiamond in the ˈrough BrE AmE noun [countable]
American English someone who behaves in a slightly rude way, but is really kind and generous SYN rough diamond British English
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012