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What Does "it sounds not safe to me" Mean?

Learn what "it sounds not safe to me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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It sounds not safe to me.

It means the speaker thinks something may be dangerous or risky.

From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 48

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is saying a situation feels unsafe to them.

Usage Scenario

Use this to express caution about a place, plan, or situation. It is polite and natural, though the exact wording should usually be more natural than 'it sounds not safe.'

Better ways to say it

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It doesn't seem safe to me.
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This doesn't seem safe.
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It sounds unsafe to me.

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