idiom
don't judge a book by its cover
DOHNT JUJ ah BUHK by its KUV-er
doʊnt dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌvərListen
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Syllable breakdown
don'tjudgeabookbyitscover
Dictionary meaning
do not form an opinion about something based solely on how it looks; a warning against superficial judgment; encouraging one to look more deeply before reaching conclusions about the true nature of a person or thing
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