Beauty is in the eye of the beholder meaning

What does the saying 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' mean?

Idiom: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Meaning:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder means that different people will find different things beautiful and that the differences of opinion don't matter greatly.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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