fortunately, the cut was only skin-deep
the book provides some interesting anecdotes but only offers a skin-deep analysis of the events it chronicles
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There, Snow White finds new purpose and fortitude in not only her new friends but also in her journey to find her father after he is dumped by her horrible stepmother, who is only concerned with skin-deep beauty.—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 However, the company’s ambitions extend far beyond skin-deep applications.—WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Although this topical version doesn’t deliver the same intensely rejuvenating, literally skin-deep benefits as the injectable, the Rejuran Turnover Ampoule is a great, more affordable option for those who are needle-shy.—Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025 Anyone else is likely to emerge unharmed, if a little bewildered that these good-looking but skin-deep figures merited feature treatment.—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skin-deep
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