EN · B2 · idiom

don't judge a book by its cover

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nie oceniaj książki po okładce

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don't judge a book by its cover

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EN · B2

An Old Cover

  1. A

    Did you put the book back because it looks boring?

    Odłożyłeś książkę, bo wygląda na nudną?

  2. B

    Yes, the cover puts me off.

    Tak, ta okładka mnie nie zachęca.

  3. A

    Don't judge a book by its cover. Read the first page.

    Nie oceniaj książki po okładce. Przeczytaj pierwszą stronę.

  4. B

    You're right. The opening drew me in.

    Masz rację. Początek mnie wciągnął.

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Translations

Polishnie oceniaj książki po okładceidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germanbeurteile ein Buch nicht nach seinem EinbandidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishno juzgues un libro por su portadaidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianне суди о книге по обложкеidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Nie oceniaj książki po okładce; on jest bardzo życzliwy.

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English

Don't judge a book by its cover; he is very kind.

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German

Beurteile ein Buch nicht nach seinem Einband; er ist sehr freundlich.

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Spanish

No juzgues un libro por su portada; es muy amable.

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Russian

Не суди о книге по обложке; он очень добрый.

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Grammar

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don't judge a book by its cover
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Don't judge a book by its cover; he is very kind.

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