Beneath the Surface
Meaning
beneath the surface
(idiomatic) Beyond what is obvious.
She saw what was beneath the surface and realized he was not such a bad guy.
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John Hargrove, author of Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish, was the senior trainer at the time and one of the most experienced orca handlers in the world.
The movie, called Redwire Productions: Beneath the Surface, examined the magazine Redwire available throughout the Lower Mainland.
Since releasing our report “Beneath the Surface – The Opioid Epidemic in Northwest Connecticut” – we heard from so many people who need treatment NOW and we can only guess at the staggering amount of prevention work needed NOW.
The theme of the fourth installment of this annual series is "Beneath the Surface."