Meaning of 'On the face of it'
What does the saying 'On the face of it' mean?
Idiom: On the face of it
Meaning:
This idiom is used when describing the way a situation appears, while allowing for the possibility that things may be different:
On the face of it, the company looks very profitable. (The company appears to be very profitable, but this may not be the case.)
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