hidden depths

hidden depths

1. Robust or complex aspects or characteristics that are not easily noticed or readily apparent. While the film makes no apologies for its graphic, over-the-top violence, there are hidden depths to the characters and their motivations that make this much more than just some schlocky B-movie. If you get to know him, you come to realize that his ironic, apathetic public demeanor is on show to hide hidden depths of anguish and insecurity.
2. A place or part of something that is hidden away and requires a lot of searching or prior knowledge. I'm hesitant to give my child access to the Internet, knowing full well what horrible things lie in its hidden depths. Astronomers have discovered a new solar system in the hidden depths of space.
See also: depth, hidden
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hidden depths

admirable but previously unnoticed qualities.
See also: depth, hidden
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • add fuel to the fire/flames, to
  • not know where to turn
  • not know which way/where to turn
  • be as/like oil and water
  • be like oil and water
  • Adam's off ox
  • unsusceptible
  • unsusceptible of (something)
  • out of keeping
  • out of keeping with (something)
References in classic literature
It was the work of a man who had delved into the hidden depths of nature and had discovered secrets which were beautiful and fearful too.
Moon and Sixpence
You aren't on to the hidden depths in me character.
The Man Upstairs and Other Stories
HIDDEN DEPTHS Mike's sonar image of the giant object
25ft long..is this Nessie? Tour boat skipper's monster sonar sighting
HIDDEN DEPTHS: Hundreds of ancient buried valleys have been mapped by the British Geological Survey
Hidden valleys revealed by new digital survey; Geology: Grangemouth has UK's deepest secret
For years, you took everything at surface value, rejecting the idea that people have hidden depths. Now you realise this attitude was mistaken.
STARS
But James Bond is set to reveal hidden depths with underwater fight scenes filmed 16ft below the surface of a frozen lake.
Daniel dives in for an icy lake stunt
But it also reveals Raymond's own hidden depths and dreams.
A VOYAGE TO UNDERSTANDING; RAIN MAN THEATRE ROYAL, GLASGOW, 25.03Charlie, Fountain, on but his go Raymond,
James McCourt, owner of Hidden Depths, held a free event, aimed at children aged between 10-16, at Rivals Gym Wishaw on last Saturday.
Stamping out negative thoughts is the key health; mental health
Terms of Engagement is powerful, and speaks to the challenges that beset human beings, the hidden depths within, and the bonds that endure.
Terms of Engagement
As the water probably has hidden depths, a warning's probably fair enough.
Fancy a swim here...?
Without being asked a serious question, the evens favourite pulled five lengths clear of Sir Michael Stoute's Hidden Depths.
Willie John justifies big-money price tag
Kirby is a happy-go-lucky sort of character, and Star Allies is a whimsical and easy to beat adventure, albeit with hidden depths.
Kirby Star Allies
Perhaps it's an ego thing that makes male drivers want that something a bit different, that hints at hidden depths behind the spotty face, that suggests a racy charisma is lurking beneath the sensible raincoat and flat cap.
The previous car suited my age but the new one suits my inclinations
Birkwood's publications include a World War II memoir, The Second Torpedo (2012), about her personal experience of the war as a child, and several mystery novels: Deadly Deception (2004), What to Do About Emma (2014), and Hidden Depths (2016).
The International Association of Who's Who Names Ilene Birkwood as Professional of the Year