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more than meets the eye

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1. more than meets the eye - Adjective

2. more than meets the eye - Phrase

Meaning

more than meets the eye (not comparable)

(idiomatic) It is more than what is apparent or readily noticeable.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The secret of good architecture is having more than meets the eye. Annabelle Selldorf

A tattoo is a true poetic creation, and is always more than meets the eye. As a tattoo is grounded on living skin, so its essence emotes a poignancy unique to the mortal human condition. V. Vale

I'm Fascinated by women who aren't making a great impression on people. I think there's probably something there that is more than meets the eye. Calista Flockhart

Doyle comes to find there is more than meets the eye with Mia, making it nearly impossible for Doyle to navigate the most trying conundrum of his life: caring about someone else. Source: Internet

As it would seem, there's more than meets the eye, and the Harbinger Foundation is more nefarious; and for comic-book fans, it can be said to be a shady version of Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. Source: Internet

But Judi thinks there’s more than meets the eye – guess time will only tell. Source: Internet

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