English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "do i look like i'm joking" Mean?
Learn what "do i look like i'm joking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Confront
Do I look
This means the speaker is saying they are serious and not to be taken lightly.
From Why I Did It, Episode 19
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker pushes back hard against someone as if to say they are completely serious.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone thinks you are joking and you want to sound serious or threatening. It can come off aggressive.
Better ways to say it
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Do I look like I'm joking?
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I'm not joking.
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Does this look like a joke to you?
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