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You shouldn't judge the quality or character of someone or something solely by its outward appearance.
문화적 배경
In the US, this is a very common moral lesson taught in schools to discourage bullying and prejudice. It is used similarly to the US, often in professional contexts to encourage fair hiring practices. Germans value directness, so this idiom is often used as a blunt reminder to be objective. While the book metaphor is understood, the Japanese equivalent 'Hito wa mikake ni yoranumono' is more culturally resonant for human interactions.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed idiom. If you change 'book' to 'magazine', people will understand you, but it won't sound natural.
Use it to defend
It's a very polite way to defend someone who is being judged unfairly by others.
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You shouldn't judge the quality or character of someone or something solely by its outward appearance.
Don't change the words
This is a fixed idiom. If you change 'book' to 'magazine', people will understand you, but it won't sound natural.
Use it to defend
It's a very polite way to defend someone who is being judged unfairly by others.
셀프 테스트
Complete the idiom.
You can't judge a book by its _______.
The idiom is 'you can't judge a book by its cover'.
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
When should you use this phrase?
The idiom is about avoiding superficial judgments, not about actual books.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: 'This guy looks really unprofessional.' Person B: '_______'
This response challenges the snap judgment made by Person A.
Match the situation to the correct idiom usage.
A friend thinks a new restaurant is bad because the sign is old.
The idiom is used here to suggest the restaurant might be good despite the old sign.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제You can't judge a book by its _______.
The idiom is 'you can't judge a book by its cover'.
When should you use this phrase?
The idiom is about avoiding superficial judgments, not about actual books.
Person A: 'This guy looks really unprofessional.' Person B: '_______'
This response challenges the snap judgment made by Person A.
A friend thinks a new restaurant is bad because the sign is old.
The idiom is used here to suggest the restaurant might be good despite the old sign.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes! It works for restaurants, apps, movies, and places.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a meeting.
It's a metaphor from the days when books were judged by their expensive bindings.
You could say, 'One should not rely on superficial impressions.'
Extremely common in English.
It's better to use 'its cover'.
No, it's a helpful piece of advice.
Yes, if you are discussing the importance of looking beyond a resume.
Remembering to use it in the right context so it doesn't sound dismissive.
Yes, like 'Looks can be deceiving'.
Focus on the stress: 'CAN'T JUDGE' and 'BOOK' and 'COV-er'.
Yes, it's a very common line in scripts.
관련 표현
Looks can be deceiving
synonymAppearances are often wrong.
Don't judge a man by his clothes
specialized formFocuses on social status.
Appearances are everything
contrastThe opposite philosophy.
Beauty is only skin deep
similarPhysical beauty is not the most important thing.
