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.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
It's not what it looks like.
It means the situation seems bad, but the speaker is trying to explain that the truth is different.
From Hidden Agenda, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is denying a suspicious situation and trying to explain it away.
Usage Scenario
Use this when something looks suspicious and you want to calm the other person down. It is common in arguments and dramatic scenes.
Better ways to say it
1
It's not what it looks like.
2
It's not like that.
3
You misunderstand.
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