behind sb's exterior
Frequency: 6.37.8 per million words
referring to someone's true feelings or character, hidden by their appearance
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- Behind his cool exterior, he was actually very nervous about the presentation.
- She discovered a kind heart behind his rough exterior.
- Many people don't know what lies behind her confident exterior.
- Behind her calm exterior, she was struggling with deep anxiety.
- The shy child was hiding behind a rebellious exterior.
- There's often vulnerability behind someone's tough exterior.
- Behind his cheerful exterior, he carried years of disappointment.
- You never know what emotions people hide behind their professional exterior.
- Behind her sophisticated exterior was a woman who valued simple pleasures.
- The real person behind his intimidating exterior was surprisingly gentle.