Question

what is the meaning of diamond in the rough? a person with hidden potential or ability safe after being in danger an uncut and unpolished stone an overly sympathetic person

Explanation:

The phrase "diamond in the rough" is an idiom. An idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. In this case, it doesn't refer to the literal meaning of an uncut and unpolished stone (though that's its origin). It's used metaphorically. It's not about being safe after danger ("safe after being in danger") or an overly sympathetic person ("an overly sympathetic person"). It's used to describe someone who has hidden qualities, talents, or potential that aren't immediately obvious, just like a rough diamond that has to be cut and polished to show its true beauty and value.

Answer:

a person with hidden potential or ability