What Does "but for somebody" Mean?
Learn what "but for somebody" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
But for somebody so in love, you truly don't look happy.
This is a pointed remark that questions whether the relationship is really happy.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker points out a contradiction between being in love and looking unhappy.
Usage Scenario
Use it in a tense relationship conversation when challenging someone's story or feelings. It can sound sarcastic or accusatory.
Better ways to say it
But for somebody so in love, you truly don't look happy.
You don't look happy for someone who's in love.
For someone in love, you don't look very happy.
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