English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "maybe you can't" Mean?
Learn what "maybe you can't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
Maybe you can't judge a book by its color.
This means you should not form an opinion based only on appearances.
From School Hall, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is offering a version of the common saying about not judging too quickly.
Usage Scenario
Use it to warn against making shallow judgments. The wording here is unusual, so learners should note that the normal idiom is 'judge a book by its cover.'
Better ways to say it
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Maybe you can't judge a book by its color.
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You can't judge a book by its cover.
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Maybe you shouldn't judge by appearances.
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