Meaning of the word "on the surface" in English
What does "on the surface" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
on the surface
US /ɒn ðə ˈsɜːrfɪs/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈsɜːrfɪs/
Idiom
apparently; seemingly; when not looking deeply into something
Example:
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On the surface, everything seemed fine, but I knew there were underlying issues.
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He appears confident on the surface, but he's actually quite insecure.