more than meets the eye

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

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby more than meets the eye

mores, Moresco, more sinned against than sinning, more sol., Moresque, more than meets the eye, more than one bargained for, more than one can shake a stick at, more than one way to skin a cat, more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, More, Thomas