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fine feathers make fine birds

idiom
Meaning

Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.


Examples
SIMPLE

He wears expensive clothes because he believes fine feathers make fine birds.

CONTEXTUAL

She bought the most luxurious outfit for the gala, convinced that fine feathers make fine birds.

COMPLEX

While the candidate presented a polished exterior to the board, the investors remained skeptical, knowing that fine feathers make fine birds but rarely guarantee true substance.

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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