English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it certainly didn't look that way" Mean?
Learn what "it certainly didn't look that way" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Express Doubt
It certainly didn't look that way.
It means the speaker does not believe the other person's version of events.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the situation did not appear the way the other person claims.
Usage Scenario
Use this to challenge someone's explanation politely or firmly. It can sound skeptical in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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