English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't get a good look at him" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't get a good look at him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I didn't get a good look at him.
It means the speaker could not see the person well enough to identify them clearly.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they did not get a clear view of the person.
Usage Scenario
Use this in explanations to police, friends, or anyone asking about a person you saw briefly. It is common and natural in eyewitness talk.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn't get a good look at him.
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I couldn't see him clearly.
3
I didn't see him well.
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