with the manner
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
Đừng xét đoán người qua bề ngoài
Do not judge the book by its cover.
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
do not keep a dog and bark yourself
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
English · via Đừng xét đoán người qua bề ngoài
Near equivalent
never speak ill of the dead
Avoid criticizing or speaking negatively about someone who has died
English · via Đừng xét đoán người qua bề ngoài
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Common questions
What does “with the manner” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “with the manner” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“Đừng xét đoán người qua bề ngoài” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.