more than just a pretty face
idiom
: being attractive but also having other good qualities, such as intelligence
If he wants to get people to vote for him, he's got to prove he's more than just a pretty face.
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This elegant, petite portable Bluetooth speaker is more than just a pretty face.
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Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
But over the decades, office tenants and workers have wanted more than just a pretty face on the freeway.
—Dallas News, 20 May 2022
This sculptural new wine glass from Riedel is more than just a pretty face.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021
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Gear Team, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022
But over the decades, office tenants and workers have wanted more than just a pretty face on the freeway.
—Dallas News, 20 May 2022
This sculptural new wine glass from Riedel is more than just a pretty face.
—Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021
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more than just a pretty face
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“More than just a pretty face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20just%20a%20pretty%20face. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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