more than meets the eye

1. A hidden significance, greater than is first apparent, as in This agreement involves more than meets the eye. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

But as audiences learn, Vance is much more than meets the eye.

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They're more than meets the eye!

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It is a toy that has delighted children for decades - but for one charity, Transformers really are more than meets the eye.

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They assume they’ll drink the night away with their hostage in the other room and collect their fee, but innocent Abigail is much more than meets the eye.

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There’s more than meets the eye when you look at bottles from distinguished Washington wineries Pursued by Bear, Dossier Wine Collective and Bledsoe Family Winery.

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