Auf den zweiten Blick
Example: Auf den zweiten Blick erkennt man die versteckten Details im Bild.
Definition
"Auf den zweiten Blick" is a German expression meaning that something becomes clearer or more understandable only after a closer or second look. It suggests that initial impressions might be misleading and deeper observation reveals hidden details or truths.
Etymology
The phrase "auf den zweiten Blick" literally translates to 'at the second glance' in English. It combines 'auf' (at/on), 'den' (the, accusative article), 'zweiten' (second), and 'Blick' (glance/look). The phrase figuratively arose from the idea that a second look provides more insight than a first impression, a concept common in many languages.
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