English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he is just looking for a distraction" Mean?
Learn what "he is just looking for a distraction" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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is just looking for a distraction.
This means the speaker believes he is not serious and only wants a temporary diversion.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is accusing a man of being there only for a temporary distraction.
Usage Scenario
Use this when questioning someone's motives in dating or romance. It sounds skeptical and can become accusatory in conflict.
Better ways to say it
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he is just looking for a distraction
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he's only after a distraction
3
he doesn't want anything serious
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