Define Diamonds In The Rough Meaning

Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd.

The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.

a person who appears dubious at first but turns out to be exceptional

1. Person - When a person has some hidden talent or characteristic or personality trait that is not immediate seen. But once you learn more about this person you see how much they are really worth.

2. Thing - Something that does not seem to be worth paying attention to but has a hidden quality that is not immediately seen.

The person that is the equivalent to a diamond in the middle of all the bad things.

One whose worth lies far within

Someone that falls into unfortunate circumstances but works to better themselves, whether it be the homeless, imprisoned etc.

1. A good athlete that was either undrafted or chosen late in the draft
2. Someone good at something that hangs out with bad people who are bad at it

A girl/guy who is fine as hell, but lives in the ghetto or has ghetto tendencies due in part because they lived and were raised in the ghetto.

A sexual act involving a married woman inserting a diamond ring in the ass.

The vagina.