All that glitters is not gold Meaning in English
expression
AWL that GLIT-urz iz NAWT GOLD
AWL that GLIT-uz iz NOT GOHLD
Definition
This expression means that not everything that looks valuable or true on the outside is actually valuable or genuine.
Usage & Nuances
Used to warn not to be fooled by appearances. Slightly formal; can be used in written or spoken English. Sometimes the variant 'all that glisters is not gold' appears.
Spanish: no todo lo que brilla es oroPortuguese (BR): nem tudo que brilha é ouroPortuguese (PT): nem tudo o que luz é ouroChinese (Simplified): 闪光的未必都是金子Chinese (Traditional): 閃光的未必都是金子Hindi: जो चमकता है वह सब सोना नहीं होताArabic: ليس كل ما يلمع ذهباًBengali: সবকিছুই চকচকে মানে সোনা নয়Russian: не всё то золото, что блеститJapanese: 光るもの全てが金とは限らないVietnamese: Không phải tất cả những gì lấp lánh đều là vàngKorean: 반짝인다고 다 금은 아니다Turkish: Her parlayan altın değildirUrdu: ہر چمکتی چیز سونا نہیں ہوتیIndonesian: tidak semua yang berkilau adalah emas
Example Sentences
Remember, all that glitters is not gold.
basic
He bought the expensive car, but all that glitters is not gold.
basic
All that glitters is not gold in big cities.
basic
She seemed perfect at first, but I guess all that glitters is not gold.
natural
People fall for quick money schemes, forgetting all that glitters is not gold.
natural
If it sounds too good to be true, remember: all that glitters is not gold.
natural