An uncut diamond. / (figuratively) A person whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.

To interrupt someone, or a situation, by doing or saying something abruptly, or forcefully, and usually without thinking about the consequences.

(idiomatic) Something that is irrelevant or unimportant, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see price, tea, China.

To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.

plural of contradiction in terms

(idiomatic) To get comfortable or established, as in a new place. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see settle, in.

Shining very brightly and directly at the face so that it is difficult to see because one is blinded by the light. / (figuratively) According to someone's subjective point of view.

intermittently, jerkily

(Australia, slang) To say flattering or fawning things to a person in the hope of gaining favour with them.

(idiomatic, derogatory) A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.