English / proverb
Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Beautiful attire or a glossy exterior can make someone or something look elegant and superior, though inner quality matters
In context
01
A sleek aluminum chassis makes a gadget look premium because fine feathers make fine birds, but battery life reveals true performance.
02
In consumer electronics marketing, sophisticated packaging confirms that fine feathers make fine birds by attracting shoppers.
Synonyms
clothes make the man,appearances impress,external elegance attracts
Antonyms
beauty is only skin deep,substance over style,internal merit counts
Collocations
prove fine feathers make fine birds,adage fine feathers make fine birds,illustrate fine feathers make fine birds