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more than meets the eye

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


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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were falling Monday as digital assets continued a period of stagnant trading—but there may be more than meets the eye in this quiet patch for cryptos.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

And, if you do, you might see that some of these stereotypes are deconstructed and things are more than meets the eye.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

It was East meets West for lauded Korean designer Woo Youngmi, whose show was more than meets the eye.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2023

Ever notice that it’s always bad news? more than meets the eye.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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