Like an Easter Island statue with an arse full of razor blades.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It describes someone who appears solid or impressive but is internally dangerous or volatile.
- In plain terms
- Looks big and strong but is actually dangerous inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances can hide real risks or instability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who looks safe but isn't?
- What hides behind a strong front?
Another view
The imagery is crude and may distract from the core point.
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