Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-that-glitters-is-not-gold
Proverb
/ɔːl ðæt ˈɡlɪtərz ɪz nɒt ɡoʊld/
Definition
Not everything that looks valuable or attractive is actually valuable or true.
Examples
- Just because he drives an expensive car doesn’t mean he has money; remember, all that glitters is not gold.
- She seemed so perfect, but I learned the hard way that all that glitters is not gold.
Meaning
This phrase means that appearances can be deceiving; something that looks good on the outside may not be good on the inside.
Synonyms
- Appearances can be deceiving
- Not all that shines is gold
- Beauty is only skin deep
