B2 Proverb Neutre

döm inte boken efter omslaget

don't judge a book by its cover

Signification

Do not judge based on outward appearance.

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Contexte culturel

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.

Signification

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.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word.

Döm inte boken efter ________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : omslaget

The idiom specifically refers to the cover.

🎉 Score : /1

Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Döm inte boken efter ________.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : omslaget

The idiom specifically refers to the cover.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it is usually helpful advice.

Expressions liées

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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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