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Not as black as he/she/it is painted

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Metaphoric MeaningPlay
The phrase often depicts the difference between reputation and true nature, similar to judging a book by its cover. SlideDespite the rumors about the new teacher, she's not as black as she's painted.
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It's used when someone turns out to be better than expected, revealing a positive side. SlideThe villagers feared the outsider, but he wasn't as black as he was painted.
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Idiomatic ContextPlay
Understand it's a set expression, used figuratively, and not related to actual color. SlideMy brother warned me about his friend, but he isn't as black as he is painted.
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