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don't judge a book by its cover

DOHNT JUJ uh BUK by its KUV-er

doʊnt dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌvər

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don'tjudgeabookbyitscover

Dictionary meaning

do not form an opinion about someone or something based solely on outward appearance; deeper qualities may differ greatly from what is visible on the surface; first impressions can be deeply misleading

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