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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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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

chapter and verse

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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.

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facts and figures

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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.

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more than meets the eye

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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 more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

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nightmare dressed like a daydream

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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 nightmare dressed like a daydream when the company went bankrupt and investors lost their money .

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[ουσιαστικό]

a facial expression that does not reveal a person's feelings or thoughts

poker face, ανέκφραστο πρόσωπο

poker face, ανέκφραστο πρόσωπο

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.

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on the face of it

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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 .

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to scratch the surface

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

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

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blessing in disguise

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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 blessing in disguise as it gave her time to rest and recover from exhaustion .

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bird's eye view

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a general analysis of something

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

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to see the forest for the trees

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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 see the forest for the trees.

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the devil is in the detail

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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.

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to dot the i's and cross the t's

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to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

Ex: When preparing for the exam, it's crucial to study diligently and dot the I's and cross the T's to achieve the best possible results.

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the power behind the throne

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

Ex: Though the CEO was the public face of the company, the chief operating officer was the real power behind the throne, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving key initiatives.

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in broad strokes

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

Ex: The journalist summarized the politician's platform in broad brushstrokes, highlighting the main policy points without going into specific implementation strategies.

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with a fine-tooth comb

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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 with a fine-tooth comb, scrutinizing every data point to draw accurate and reliable conclusions .

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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 .

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the big picture

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

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.

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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 the half of it.

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