"under the surface" meaning in All languages combined

See under the surface on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} under the surface, {{en-PP}} under the surface
  1. inwardly; inside; deep down
    Sense id: en-under_the_surface-en-prep_phrase-jK2sKsTV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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