You can't tell a book by its cover.

You can't tell a book by its cover.
Don't judge a book by its cover. & You can't tell a book by its cover.
Prov. Do not draw a conclusion about someone or something just from outward appearances. •

Just because Sam dresses sloppy doesn't mean he's a bad person. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Jill: How can you be so sure this will be a boring movie? Jane: The poster for it is so boring. Jill: Don't judge a book by its cover!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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