on the face of it

• Usado para descrever como algo parece ou aparenta ser à primeira vista, sem um exame mais profundo ou consideração de fatos ocultos.

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.

   À primeira vista

   • 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.