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DictionarySeesurfaceon the surface
on the surfaceSuperficially; considering only the obvious details or outward appearance (of someone or something). On the surface, he seems like a really successful businessman, with his life all put together. But if you pull back the curtain a bit, you realize that his life is a mess. Everything looked fine on the surface, but after we began we realized that the plan was fundamentally flawed.See also: on, surfaceon the surfaceSuperficially, to all outward appearances, as in On the surface he appeared brave and patriotic, but his troops knew better. [Early 1700s] See also: on, surfaceon the ˈsurface when you consider the obvious things, and not the deeper, hidden things: On the surface she can be very pleasant and helpful, but underneath she’s got problems. ♢ The plan seems all right on the surface.See also: on, surface on the surface To all intents and purposes; to all outward appearances: a soldier who, on the surface, appeared brave and patriotic.See also: on, surfaceEncyclopediaSeeon the sublime |