Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
there's more to this than meets the eye
idiom
ðɛrz mɔr tu ðɪs ðæn miːts ðə aɪ
Definition
This phrase suggests that a situation or thing has complexities or deeper meanings that are not immediately visible.
Examples
- When I first saw the painting, I thought it was simple, but there’s more to this than meets the eye.
- The story seems straightforward at first, but there’s more to this than meets the eye.
- He appears rude, but there’s more to this than meets the eye; he’s just having a bad day.
Meaning
It implies that one should not make quick judgments based on first impressions, as there are often hidden aspects to consider.
Synonyms
- There’s a hidden depth
- More to it than it seems
- Not everything is as it appears
