Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover

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Definition: Don't form an opinion about someone or something based only on its outward appearance, because you need to look more closely to know what it is really like.
Example: David's victory is a reminder: don't judge a book by its cover.

S2 · EP29Begging for a Second Look

A two-minute trailer, an ancient story, and a crowd of critics who had already made up their minds. Tayvin explores “don’t judge a book by its cover,” why English speakers bend familiar idioms, and what we miss when first impressions become final.

S2 · EP30The Dark Horse in a Black Box

A small theater, a retelling of King David, and a production that deserved a much larger audience. Tayvin explores David versus Goliath and dark horse, two expressions about underestimated people, surprising strength, and the roles power can make us play.

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