More than meets the eye Meaning in English

expression

US

MOR-than-MEETS-the-EYE

UK

MAW-than-MEETS-the-EYE

Definition

Used to say that something or someone is more complicated or interesting than they first seem. There is extra information hidden beneath the surface.

Usage & Nuances

An idiom, often used to suggest there's a hidden truth, secret, or complexity. Common in both formal and informal conversation. Usually refers to people, situations, or events. Not used for physical objects alone.

• Spanish: más de lo que parece
• Portuguese (BR): mais do que parece
• Portuguese (PT): mais do que parece
• Chinese (Simplified): 表面之下还有更多
• Chinese (Traditional): 表面之下還有更多
• Hindi: जो दिखता है उससे कहीं अधिक
• Arabic: أكثر مما يبدو
• Bengali: চোখে যা দেখা যায় তার চেয়েও অনেক কিছু আছে - সত্যিকারের গল্প/ব্যাপার
• Russian: не так просто, как кажется - больше, чем кажется
• Japanese: 見た目以上のものがある - 一見しただけでは分からない
• Vietnamese: ẩn ý bên trong - nhiều điều hơn vẻ bề ngoài
• Korean: 보이는 것 이상이다 - 겉보기와 다르다
• Turkish: göründüğünden fazlası var - ilk bakışta anlaşılamayan
• Urdu: نظر سے زیادہ کچھ ہے - پہلی نظر میں ظاہر نہ ہو
• Indonesian: lebih dari yang terlihat - lebih dari sekadar tampak luar

Example Sentences

There is more than meets the eye in this story.

basic

This problem is more than meets the eye.

basic

He seems quiet, but there’s more than meets the eye.

basic

At first, the job looked easy, but there was more than meets the eye.

natural

There’s definitely more than meets the eye with her sudden resignation.

natural

Everyone thinks it’s simple, but trust me, there’s more than meets the eye.

natural