under the surface

Frequency: 7.813.8 per million words

Can be used figuratively to describe hidden feelings, facts, or problems.

surfacePREPOSITION + surface

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Examples (10)

  • Beneath the surface, there was a deep sense of unease.
  • He appeared calm, but I knew there were turbulent emotions under the surface.
  • The investigation only scratched the surface; the real issues lay much deeper.
  • Her polite smile hid a lot of resentment under the surface.
  • There are complex political currents at play under the surface of the negotiations.
  • The documentary revealed the hidden struggles of the community under the surface of prosperity.
  • Even though the town seemed peaceful, there were tensions brewing under the surface.
  • Many people are unaware of the environmental problems lurking under the surface of industrial development.
  • He presented a confident exterior, but under the surface, he was filled with doubt.
  • The novel explores the hidden desires and fears that lie under the surface of everyday life.