Superficially; considering only the obvious details or outward appearance (of someone or something).

What is another way to say on the surface?

1'it sounded plausible enough on the surface' at first glance, to the casual eye, outwardly, to all appearances, apparently, ostensibly, superficially, externally, visibly. at root, fundamentally.

What does your emotions are right on the surface mean?

This expression means it is better to let one's emotions out, rather than bottled up inside. It is also often said when someone has gas. this is just something my grandmother would say in cajun french.