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Idiom idiom

just another pretty face


Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He is more than just another pretty face.

CONTEXTUAL

She worked hard to prove she was a talented manager and not just another pretty face.

COMPLEX

Despite his initial reputation as just another pretty face, he demonstrated a profound intellect during the intense board meeting.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    another nail in someone's coffin

    An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.

  2. 02

    another string to one's bow

    Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.

  3. 03

    bash someone's face in

    To beat someone violently.

  4. 04

    blow up in one's face

    To fail disastrously.

  5. 05

    boat

    [Cockney slang]face

  6. 06

    break someone's face

    To beat up someone violently.

  7. 07

    butter face

    Alternative form of butterface.

  8. 08

    close the face

    To turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.

Last updated August 10, 2026