still waters run deep

/stˈɪl wˈɔːtəz ɹˈʌn dˈiːp/

/stˈɪl wˈɔːɾɚz ɹˈʌn dˈiːp/

used to imply that people or things that appear calm or unremarkable on the surface may actually have great depth or complexity

Examples

1. However, still waters run deep, and introverts often have a wealth of insights and ideas to share.

2. "Still waters run deep," we say of someone quiet and thoughtful.

3. (laughing) - Still waters run deep in that horse.

4. And this introspective, still waters run deep kind of nature can be intimidating for some, especially because INFJs are very hard to get to know.