English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's not what you think" Mean?
Learn what "it's not what you think" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Emily please stop! It's not what you think.
It means the situation is different from what the other person assumes.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker denies the obvious interpretation of a situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this when someone has misunderstood what happened. It is very common, but the full line is better as a short reusable phrase than a standalone page.
Better ways to say it
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It's not what you think.
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That's not what you think.
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This isn't what you think.
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