English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i haven't seen your face around here" Mean?
Learn what "i haven't seen your face around here" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Greet
I haven't seen your face around here.
This means the speaker does not remember seeing the person there before.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 7
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not recognize someone as a regular visitor.
Usage Scenario
Use it to start a conversation with someone you do not recognize in a place you know well. It can sound suspicious if the tone is cold.
Better ways to say it
1
I haven't seen your face around here.
2
I don't think I've seen you here before.
3
Are you new around here?
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