all that glitters
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Ellipsis of all that glitters is not gold.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “all that glitters” mean?
Ellipsis of all that glitters is not gold.
Is “all that glitters” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.