on the face of it

• Wird verwendet, um zu beschreiben, wie etwas auf den ersten Blick erscheint oder wirkt, ohne genauere Prüfung oder Berücksichtigung verborgener Tatsachen.

Used to describe how something appears or seems at first glance, without deeper examination or consideration of hidden facts.

1. Seemingly or apparentlyB2formal

   Used to describe how something appears at first glance, before examining it more closely.

   Auf den ersten Blick

   • On the face of it, the plan seems perfect.
   • On the face of it, the evidence points to his guilt.
   • On the face of it, the offer sounds too good to be true.