Meaning of the word "there is more to somebody/something than meets the eye" in English

What does "there is more to somebody/something than meets the eye" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

there is more to somebody/something than meets the eye

US /ðɛr ɪz mɔr tu ˈsʌmˌbɑdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ðæn mits ði aɪ/
UK /ðɛr ɪz mɔr tu ˈsʌmˌbɑdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ ðæn mits ði aɪ/
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Idiom

1.

there are hidden depths or complexities to a person or situation that are not immediately obvious

Example:
Don't judge him too quickly; there is more to him than meets the eye.
The old house looks simple, but there is more to it than meets the eye.
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