All that glitters is not gold.

All that glitters is not gold.
All that glitters is not gold. & All that glistens is not gold.
Prov. Just because something looks attractive does not mean it is genuine or valuable. (Often said as a warning.) •

Hollywood may look like an exciting place to live, but I don't think you should move there. All that glitters is not gold.

I know Susie is popular and pretty, but don't be fooled by that. All that glitters is not gold.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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