don't judge a book by its cover
DOHNT JUJ ah BOOK by its KUV-er
doʊnt dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌvərListen
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a warning against making assumptions about the quality, character, or value of something or someone based solely on outward appearance; the metaphor draws on the literal experience of judging a book's contents by its cover design or binding, which provides no reliable information about the quality of the writing within; it is used to advocate for open-mindedness, deeper inquiry, and the suspension of snap judgments based on superficial first impressions
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