in rough

idiom

British
: in an unfinished form
The plans were done in rough for preapproval.

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And dads are much more likely to take part in rough and tumble play and at a much higher frequency than mums. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 And Bambu acknowledges that its messaging on its upcoming change came out in rough shape. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2025 Nigel is in need of a new foster parent or owner after he was found in rough shape. Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025 To be fair, the Ford Raptor looked to be in rough shape after his rollover. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in rough 

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“In rough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rough. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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