English / proverb
Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Outward appearances alone are insufficient to judge the true value, quality, or character of someone or something.
In context
01
The car appeared rusty on the outside, but the immaculate engine proved you can't judge a book by its cover.
02
Do not dismiss the soft-spoken job applicant; remember that you can't judge a book by its cover.
Synonyms
appearances are deceptive,beauty is only skin deep,exterior is misleading
Antonyms
judging superficially,relying on appearances
Collocations
proves you can't judge a book by its cover,remember you can't judge a book by its cover,never judge a book by its cover