English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's not what it looks like" Mean?
Learn what "it's not what it looks like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's not what it looks like.
It means the speaker is saying the visible facts are misleading and the situation should not be judged yet.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker denies that the situation is what it appears to be.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to explain away a misunderstanding. It is common, but it often sounds like a defensive excuse.
Better ways to say it
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It's not what it looks like.
2
This isn't what it looks like.
3
Let me explain.
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