Idiom
more than meets the eye
Meaning
More than what is apparent or readily noticeable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“This old house has more than meets the eye.”
“The new employee seems quiet, but there is more than meets the eye regarding his past experience.”
“While the painting appears simple at first glance, a closer inspection reveals hidden symbols and more than meets the eye.”
Examples
simple
“This old house has more than meets the eye.”
contextual
“The new employee seems quiet, but there is more than meets the eye regarding his past experience.”
complex
“While the painting appears simple at first glance, a closer inspection reveals hidden symbols and more than meets the eye.”
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