English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "someone is not who they appear to be" Mean?
Learn what "someone is not who they appear to be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Warn
is not who they appear to be.
This means the person may be deceptive or not as innocent as they seem.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is warning that someone may be hiding their true identity or motives.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you suspect deception or hidden motives. It is natural in suspenseful stories and serious warnings.
Better ways to say it
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Someone is not who they appear to be.
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He isn't what he seems.
3
There may be more to them than meets the eye.
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