miércoles, 27 de febrero de 2013

TODAY'S IDIOM: ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD

"ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD"



Something that you say to warn someone that sometimes people or things that appear attractive have no real value.

Example: Yes, that job pays very well but remember that all that glitters is not gold. You might not like it.

No todo lo que brilla es oro.

Example sentences:

  • Yes, a beautiful Ferrari for only €5000, what a great deal but be careful, for all that glitters is not gold / Si, es un hermoso Ferraro de solo €5000, es una buena oferta pero ten cuidado, no todo lo que brilla es oro.

  • Hollywood may look like an exciting place to live, but I don't think you should move there. All that glitters is not gold / Hollywood puede parecer un lugar excelente para vivir, pero no creo que te debas mudar allá; no todo lo que brilla es oro.

Additional examples:

  • I know Susie is popular and pretty, but don't be fooled by that, all that glitters is not gold.

  • Be careful when shopping for your new car; all that glitters is not gold

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