idiom
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
DOHNT JUJ uh BOOK by its KUV-er
/doʊnt dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌvər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Don'tjudgeabookbyitscover
Dictionary meaning
Don't judge people or things by appearances.
Examples
- The quiet candidate outperformed everyone — don't judge a book by its cover.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'judge', 'book', and 'cov'.
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