What does "rough" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with rough, also see diamond in the rough; ride roughshod over; take the rough with the smooth; when the going gets rough.

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in the rough

in a rough or crude state

rough it

to live without customary comforts and conveniences, as in camping

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rough it

To live without the usual comforts and conveniences: roughed it in a small hunting shack.

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