Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
there's more to something than meets the eye
idiom
ðɛrz mɔr tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðæn mit ði aɪ
Definition
This phrase means that a situation or person is more complex than it appears on the surface.
Examples
- When you first meet him, he seems aloof, but there’s more to him than meets the eye.
- The painting looks simple, but there’s more to it than meets the eye; it’s a commentary on society.
- She appeared unfriendly, yet there’s more to her than meets the eye once you get to know her.
Meaning
It suggests that you should look deeper into a situation or a person, as initial perceptions may not reveal the whole truth.
Synonyms
- There’s a hidden depth
- More than meets the surface
- Under the surface
- Not everything is as it seems
