Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning in English

expression

US

BYOO-tee iz in thee EYE uhv the bee-HOHL-der

UK

BYOO-tee iz in thee EYE ov the bih-HOHLD-uh

Definição

This expression means that what one person finds beautiful might not be the same for someone else; everyone has their own idea of beauty.

Uso & Nuances

This is a proverb, often used to remind someone that beauty is subjective. Common in both formal discussions (like art or literature) and casual situations. Don't use it for objects or situations where there is a clear standard.

• Spanish: la belleza está en los ojos del que mira
• Portuguese (BR): a beleza está nos olhos de quem vê
• Portuguese (PT): a beleza está nos olhos de quem a vê
• Chinese (Simplified): 情人眼里出西施
• Chinese (Traditional): 情人眼裡出西施
• Hindi: सुंदरता देखने वाले की नजर में होती है
• Arabic: الجمال في عين الناظر
• Bengali: সৌন্দর্য দর্শকের দৃষ্টিতে
• Russian: красота в глазах смотрящего
• Japanese: 美しさは見る人の目に宿る
• Vietnamese: Vẻ đẹp nằm trong mắt người nhìn
• Korean: 아름다움은 보는 이의 눈에 달려 있다
• Turkish: güzellik bakanın gözündedir
• Urdu: خوبصورتی دیکھنے والے کی آنکھ میں ہے
• Indonesian: keindahan ada di mata yang memandang

Frases de Exemplo

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so everyone sees things differently.

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You may not like this painting, but remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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He thinks his old car is special — beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Some people love modern art, others don’t get it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

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When he called his backyard 'beautiful', I just smiled. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all.

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You might find city lights stunning, but for me, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — I prefer the mountains.

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