Roughie example sentences

rough·y

noun

roughie (noun)

  - a marine fish with a deep laterally compressed body and large rough-edged scales which become spiny on the belly.

  - another term for ruff

Synonyms

ruff

"Roughie" Example Sentences

1. The roughie won the race, surprising everyone.
2. He backed a long roughie in the Melbourne Cup.
3. That roughie from the stables is actually a champion in disguise.
4. She considered herself a bit of a roughie in the interview process.
5. The bookies gave the roughie very long odds.
6. Don't underestimate the roughie; it could be a dark horse.
7. With a roughie like that, you need a lot of luck.
8. He's a roughie but a very talented one.
9. It was a roughie, but it paid off handsomely.
10. Placing a bet on a roughie is a gamble.
11. Betting on the roughie turned out to be his best decision.
12. The underdog, or roughie, was victorious.
13. I wouldn't call him a sure thing; he’s more of a roughie.
14. They were the roughie in the tournament but made it to the final.
15. Even the experts couldn't predict the roughie's win.
16. What a shock; the roughie just won!
17. He's a roughie, but his potential is immense.
18. Against all odds, the roughie triumphed.
19. The unexpected roughie caused quite a stir.
20. Despite being a roughie, he performed admirably.
21. It's always exciting when a roughie pulls off a win.
22. The roughie’s success was a testament to hard work.
23. I'm putting my money on the roughie this time.
24. This year’s election features several political roughies.
25. He's a roughie, but you never know.
26. The roughie’s victory was a major upset.
27. They are the ultimate roughie in the competition.
28. Don't count out the roughie; they could still win.
29. The roughie’s unexpected victory made headlines.
30. He's a long shot, a real roughie.
31. I've always had a soft spot for the roughie.
32. Supporting the roughie is a risk but potentially rewarding.
33. Many dismissed him as a roughie, but he proved them wrong.
34. The roughie exceeded all expectations.
35. This race features a couple of interesting roughies.
36. Choosing the roughie is a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
37. He remains a roughie despite his recent wins.
38. The roughie made a remarkable comeback.
39. Nobody expected the roughie to win.
40. Consider the roughie; it might be worth a punt.
41. With such a strong field, he's definitely a roughie.
42. The roughie fought valiantly until the end.
43. The roughie is quietly gaining momentum.
44. Despite being a roughie, he showed great promise.
45. Their chances remain slim; they are still a roughie.
46. The roughie’s performance was inspiring.
47. It was a true David and Goliath story: the roughie prevailed.
48. I have a feeling this roughie will surprise us all.
49. Many bettors overlooked the potential of the roughie.
50. Even as a roughie, he deserves our respect.

Common Phases

1. A long shot, a dark horse, an outsider: "He's a real roughie in this race."
2. An underdog: "Don't count him out; he's a roughie with a chance."
3. A surprise winner: "The roughie pulled off a stunning victory."
4. Something unexpected or unconventional: "His approach was a bit of a roughie, but it worked."
5. A difficult or challenging task: "This project is a real roughie; it'll test our skills."
6. A person who is unexpectedly successful: "She was the roughie who defied all expectations."
7. An unconventional or unusual choice: "He chose a roughie for his investment portfolio."
8. A less-favored option: "Going with the roughie is a risk, but the potential reward is higher."
9. Something that is rough or harsh in texture or appearance: "The surface of the rock was a real roughie." (Less common usage, focuses on the literal meaning of "rough")
10. A difficult problem to solve: "That math problem was a real roughie." (Less common usage, similar to #5)

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