idiom
beauty is only skin deep
BYOO-tee iz OH-nlee SKIN DEEP
ˈbjuːti ɪz ˈoʊnli skɪn diːpListen
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Syllable breakdown
beautyisonlyskindeep
Dictionary meaning
physical attractiveness extends only to the surface and is a poor basis for judging a person's character, kindness, or worth; true value lies in qualities that go deeper than outward appearance; a reminder not to be deceived by looks alone
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