He wears expensive clothes because he believes fine feathers make fine birds.
fine feathers make fine birds
idiomSomething that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
She bought the most luxurious outfit for the gala, convinced that fine feathers make fine birds.
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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birds and bees
Informal education about sex.
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birds of a feather
People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.
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birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
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charm the birds from the trees
To behave in a very charming manner.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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down to a fine art
To a point of exceptional proficiency.