Meaning of 'Rough around the edges'
What does the saying 'Rough around the edges' mean?
Idiom: Rough around the edges
Meaning:
If someone is rough around the edges, they haven't mastered something, though they show promise.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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