English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the police look" Mean?
Learn what "the police look" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The police look for them and they found nothing.
It means the police looked for something or someone but did not find it.
From Why I Did It, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone describes a police search that failed to find anything.
Usage Scenario
Use this to report the result of a search or investigation. It is more descriptive than conversational, so it is less useful as a standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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The police found nothing.
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The police searched, but found nothing.
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They didn't find anything.
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