Meaning of the word "on the face of it" in English
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on the face of it
US /ɑːn ðə feɪs ʌv ɪt/
UK /ɒn ðə feɪs ɒv ɪt/
Idiom
used to say that something seems to be true or real, but may not be, when you consider only the obvious facts
Example:
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On the face of it, it seems like a good deal, but we need to read the fine print.
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The plan, on the face of it, is simple and effective.
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