Αλήθεια, Μυστικότητα και Απάτη - Βάθος & Επιφάνεια

Κυριεύστε τις αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις σχετικά με το βάθος και την επιφάνεια, όπως 'περισσότερα από όσα φαίνονται' και 'με την πρώτη ματιά'.

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chapter and verse [φράση]

a report of something with complete or exact details

Ex: During the debate , the politician was able to counter his opponent 's arguments , citing chapter and verse from various reports and studies .

facts and figures [φράση]

full and exact information about something

Ex: During the scientific conference , the speaker shared facts and figures from their study , supporting their hypothesis and conclusions .

more than meets the eye [φράση]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there was more than meets the eye , with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

nightmare dressed like a daydream [φράση]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

Ex: The investment opportunity promised great returns and seemed like a dream , but it quickly turned into a nightmare dressed like a daydream when the company went bankrupt and investors lost their money .

poker face [ουσιαστικό]

poker face

Ex: Even when receiving criticism , she managed to keep a poker face , not showing any signs of being affected by the negative feedback .

Ακόμα και όταν δέχτηκε κριτική, κατάφερε να διατηρήσει ένα poker face, χωρίς να δείξει κανένα σημάδι ότι επηρεάστηκε από τις αρνητικές αντιδράσεις.

on the face of it [φράση]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

Ex: On the face of it , the painting seemed simple , but art enthusiasts recognized the underlying symbolism and intricate techniques upon closer examination .

to [scratch|scrape] the surface [φράση]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The training session provided basic knowledge , but it only scratched the surface of the complex software 's capabilities and features .

blessing in disguise [φράση]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: Although her injury prevented her from participating in the race , it was a blessing in disguise as it gave her time to rest and recover from exhaustion .

bird's eye view [φράση]

a general analysis of something

Ex: The documentary showcased the beauty of nature from a bird 's eye view , capturing stunning aerial footage of forests , mountains , and coastlines .

to [see] the forest for the trees [φράση]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

Ex: Sometimes we become so absorbed in the details of a project that we lose sight of the bigger picture ; it 's crucial to step back and see the forest for the trees .

the devil is in the [detail] [πρόταση]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

Ex: Writing a legal document demands attention to every word and clause because the devil is in the details , and a poorly worded phrase can have significant consequences .

to [dot] the i's and [cross] the t's [φράση]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

Ex: I made sure to cross my t's and dot my i's when installing the circuit breaker—you can never be too careful with electrical work.

the power behind the throne [φράση]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

Ex:

in broad strokes [φράση]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex:

with a fine-tooth comb [φράση]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: The researcher analyzed the data with a fine-tooth comb , scrutinizing every data point to draw accurate and reliable conclusions .

deep down [φράση]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down , they both knew their friendship had changed , but they avoided acknowledging it .

the (big|bigger) picture [φράση]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The manager reminded the team to focus on the bigger picture rather than getting caught up in minor setbacks , keeping sight of the ultimate project goals .

the half of it [φράση]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: The professor explained one aspect of the scientific discovery , but there 's so much more to it ; the implications and potential applications are just the half of it .

Αλήθεια, Μυστικότητα και Απάτη
Deception	Απόρρητο	Διατήρηση μυστικών	Ψέματα & Υπερβολή
Ευκρίνεια	Pretense	Αποκαλύπτοντας μυστικά	Βάθος & Επιφάνεια
Εμπιστοσύνη & Ειλικρίνεια	Αλήθεια	Κολακεία & Καυχησιολογία