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Appearances can be deceiving. Prov. Things can look different from the way they really are. Edward seems like a very nice boy, but appearances can be deceiving. Jane may look like she doesn't understand you, but she's really extremely bright. Appearances can be deceiving. See also: Appearance, can deceive someone into something to trick someone into doing something. She deceived me into giving her my car keys. You can't deceive me into doing what I don't want to do. deceive someone with something to cheat someone with something or with deceptive words. You cannot deceive me with your promises. You are just deceiving yourself with fancy talk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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