rough edges

plural noun

: things that need to be improved or finished

The project still has a few rough edges.

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There are still some rough edges to sand down in Bakayoko’s game, but at his age there is plenty of potential and the opportunity to nurture the Belgium international over a long period. —

Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 The lack of swearing is a hindrance, and the overall smoothing out of what should be Colonel Quinn’s rough edges for a broadcast TV audience is worse. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025 Its rough edges–finicky combat, cumbersome controls, and weirdly hidden items–add charm. —

Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Its designers' naivety shines through clearly, and its rough edges serve as clear reminders of why today's strict formalism has taken root, especially in AAA games where too-big budgets and payrolls leave no room at all for risk. —

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