rough as bags
rough as bags
Coarse and unrefined in manner, demeanor, or quality. Primarily heard in Australia. The old farmhand is rough as bags, but he's got a heart of gold underneath the tough exterior. The film is certainly rough as bags, but it never fails to get a laugh.
See also: bag, rough
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
rough as bags
lacking refinement; coarse. Australian & New Zealand informalSee also: bag, rough
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a rough diamond
- rough diamond
- lowbrow
- (as) rough as rawhide
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- wild and woolly (West), the
- woolly
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