他是个绣花枕头，虚有其表。

He is a person of outward attraction but little worth.

绣花枕头,虚有其表.

A pillow with an embroidered cast looks impressive but lacks of need worth.

许多精美的盘子上一无所有。（绣花枕头， 虚有其表。）

Many a fine dish has nothing on it.