more than meets the eye — something that appears simple but is actually more complex or interesting than it initially seems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that appears simple but is actually more complex or interesting than it initially seems
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɔːr ðæn miːts ði aɪ/
Korean meaning: 겉보기보다 복잡하거나 흥미로운 것; 생각보다 더 깊은 뜻이 있는
Korean pronunciation: **모어** 댄 **미츠** 디 **아이**
Example Sentences
- That quiet student is more than meets the eye - he's actually a genius programmer.
- My grandma's cookie recipe is more than meets the eye - it contains a secret ingredient: love and a pinch of magic.
- The company's financial report shows there's more than meets the eye regarding their recent losses.
more than meets the eye
NOUN//mɔːr ðæn miːts ði aɪ//
something that appears simple but is actually more complex or interesting than it initially seems
something that appears simple but is actually more complex or interesting than it initially seems
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Origin
17세기부터 사용된 영어 관용구로, 눈에 보이는 것(meets the eye)보다 더 많은 것이 있다는 의미에서 유래
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“That quiet student is more than meets the eye - he's actually a genius programmer.”
“My grandma's cookie recipe is more than meets the eye - it contains a secret ingredient: love and a pinch of magic.”
“The company's financial report shows there's more than meets the eye regarding their recent losses.”
“His simple magic trick was more than meets the eye - it took years of practice to perfect.”
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