Beauty is only skin deep meaning
What does the saying 'Beauty is only skin deep' mean?
Idiom: Beauty is only skin deep
Meaning:
This idiom means that appearances can be deceptive and something that seems or looks good may turn out to be bad.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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