There is more to somebody/something than meets the eye
phrase
There are more complex, deeper aspects or details to someone/something than it initially appears.
John always seems so quiet, but there's more to him than meets the eye - he's actually an accomplished jazz musician.
Often appears as...
- more to it/person than meets the eye
- there's more to the story than meets the eye
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
There are more complex, deeper aspects or details to someone/something than it initially appears.
John always seems so quiet, but there's more to him than meets the eye - he's actually an accomplished jazz musician.
Often appears as...
- more to it/person than meets the eye
- there's more to the story than meets the eye
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Qualities
This phrase often hints at hidden talents or unexpected positive traits in a person or thing.
She may be shy, but there's more to her than meets the eye; she's a talented artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Use this phrase to remind others not to judge quickly based on first appearances.
The old building looks run down, but there's more to it than meets the eye—it's actually a historic landmark.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression Surprise
It expresses that something or someone has surprised us by having qualities we did not expect.
This book seemed boring at first, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Qualities
This phrase often hints at hidden talents or unexpected positive traits in a person or thing.
She may be shy, but there's more to her than meets the eye; she's a talented artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Use this phrase to remind others not to judge quickly based on first appearances.
The old building looks run down, but there's more to it than meets the eye—it's actually a historic landmark.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression Surprise
It expresses that something or someone has surprised us by having qualities we did not expect.
This book seemed boring at first, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Qualities
This phrase often hints at hidden talents or unexpected positive traits in a person or thing.
She may be shy, but there's more to her than meets the eye; she's a talented artist.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Use this phrase to remind others not to judge quickly based on first appearances.
The old building looks run down, but there's more to it than meets the eye—it's actually a historic landmark.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression Surprise
It expresses that something or someone has surprised us by having qualities we did not expect.
This book seemed boring at first, but there’s more to it than meets the eye.
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