more than meets the eye
Concealed beneath surface
More than meets the eye describes something with hidden depth, complexity, or significance beyond its surface appearance.
A situation, person, or object that has more than meets the eye rewards closer inspection: There's more to this case than meets the eye.
The phrase suggests concealed qualities—positive or negative—waiting to be discovered.
- ulteriorIntentionally undisclosed
- hidden agendaUndisclosed true purpose
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- wolf in sheep's clothingConcealed threat appearing innocent
- hiddenKept out of sight
unexpected · tip of the iceberg · mystery · complexity · subtlety · revelation · plot twist · facade · enigma · profundity · deep dive · depth · nuance · misconception · intrigue · misdirection · secret identity · double life
- Transformers quotes
depth vs. superficiality
more than meets the eyewhat you see is what you get
No deception or concealment
skin deep · shallow · superficial · surface-level · one-dimensional