"außen hui, innen pfui" meaning in German

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Phrase

IPA: /ˌaʊ̯sən ˈhʊɪ̯ ˌɪnən ˈ(p)fʊɪ̯/
Etymology: Literally, “Outside wow, inside yuck”. Perhaps inspired by Matthew 23:27, but the notion can also have arisen independently in everyday life. Etymology templates: {{m-g|Outside wow, inside yuck}} “Outside wow, inside yuck”, {{lit|Outside wow, inside yuck}} Literally, “Outside wow, inside yuck” Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} außen hui, innen pfui
  1. (idiomatic, informal) Expresses that something is attractive by first appearance, but repugnant underneath/in truth; generally applicable, e.g. to packaged goods, houses, people, ideologies, etc. Tags: idiomatic, informal Synonyms: außen hui und innen pfui

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