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Don't judge a book by its cover

dont JUJ a BUUK by its KUV-er

/doʊnt dʒʌdʒ ə bʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌv.ər/

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Don'tjudgebookcover

Dictionary meaning

Don't judge based on appearance alone.

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