Opinions & arguments

rough edges

unpolished imperfections

Rough edges are imperfect parts of something that make it seem unfinished or less polished.

C1 common speech & writing

expression

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Did the presentation go well?

Yes, although there were some rough edges in the first section.

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The app is useful, but it still has a few rough edges.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: The app still has a few rough points.

Say: The app still has a few rough edges.

“Rough points” does not express the idiom for imperfections in an unfinished product.

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How it fits in a sentence.

have rough edges; smooth out the rough edges

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The app is useful, but it still has a few rough edges.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

rough edges

unpolished imperfections

“The app is useful, but it still has a few rough edges.”

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