A diamond in the rough

Send us Fan Mail For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 A diamond in the rough something or someone with great potential, even if they look unremarkable or unfinished at first. You can use this phrase for people, things, places—anything with hidden value. Examples: 1- This old café may look plain, but it’s a diamond in the rough. The food is amazing! 2- This neighborhood is a diamond in the rough—it just needs a little investment.