What Does "it's not like" Mean?
Learn what "it's not like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
It's not like her to leave without telling me first.
This means the speaker thinks the person would normally give notice, so the unexpected departure seems suspicious or out of character.
From Destined To Be, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone notices that a woman has left unexpectedly and says it does not fit her usual behavior.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to point out that someone's behavior seems unusual or doubtful. It can sound accusatory if you say it in a tense situation.
Better ways to say it
It's not like her to leave without telling me.
She wouldn't leave without saying anything.
This is unlike her.
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