English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that really wasn't what it looked like" Mean?
Learn what "that really wasn't what it looked like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That really wasn't what it looked like.
It means the speaker is saying the appearance was misleading and the real situation was different.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker insists that the situation was not as it appeared.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending yourself after someone misreads a situation. It is very common in arguments and misunderstandings.
Better ways to say it
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It really wasn't what it looked like.
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That's not what it looked like.
3
That wasn't what it seemed like.
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