B2 Proverb Neutral

döm inte boken efter omslaget

don't judge a book by its cover

Significado

Do not judge based on outward appearance.

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Contexto cultural

Swedes value modesty and often use this to remind others not to be superficial. This is a truly global proverb, understood in almost every culture that uses books. Used in business to encourage hiring based on skills over appearance. Used to encourage people to look past profile pictures.

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Use it to defend

It is a great way to stand up for someone being judged.

Significado

Do not judge based on outward appearance.

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Use it to defend

It is a great way to stand up for someone being judged.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word.

Döm inte boken efter ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: omslaget

The idiom specifically refers to the cover.

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Banco de ejercicios

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Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Döm inte boken efter ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: omslaget

The idiom specifically refers to the cover.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is usually helpful advice.

Frases relacionadas

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Skenet bedrar

synonym

Appearances deceive.

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Man ska inte döma hunden efter håren

synonym

Don't judge a dog by its fur.

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