in the rough
In an unwrought, unrefined, or unfinished condition; unpolished.
an artist's sketch in the rough
After entering the host cell, the viral genome is replicated in the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and in the so-called vesicle packets. Source: Internet
Although she still remains a diamond in the rough, doesn’t she, with her anguish over having to hand over actual gold to hire a boat from “these stinking hamlet-dwellers.” Source: Internet
I’m not opposed to spending money in the bullpen or finding diamonds in the rough at cheaper prices. Source: Internet
Previously, a large knob in the rough obscured the view on golfers' second shots, but technology advancements meant players were blasting it over that area. Source: Internet
Tiger Woods missed fairways but not opportunities to open the PGA ChampionshipTiger spent a lot of time in the rough Thursday, but he fought his way to 2-under 68. Here's how it happened. Source: Internet
A power boost and targeted design changes, including a trim feature, have added top-end calm-water performance to a PWC already at home in the rough stuff. Source: Internet