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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

At a car lot just off the 405 in the San Fernando Valley, there is more than meets the eye.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 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

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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