Meaning of 'All that glitters is not gold'
What does the saying 'All that glitters is not gold' mean?
Idiom: All that glitters is not gold
Meaning:
This means that appearances can be deceptive and things that look or sound valuable can be worthless.
('All that glistens is not gold' is an alternative.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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