English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "this is not like him at all" Mean?

Learn what "this is not like him at all" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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He's gone. I have no idea. He's just, this is not like him at all. I have no idea.

This means the speaker thinks the person’s behavior does not match what they normally do.

From Never Mess With A Badass Girl, Episode 44

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is reacting to someone behaving in a way that seems out of character.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you are surprised by someone’s behavior and want to point out it seems unusual. It is common in gossip, concern, or investigation contexts.

Better ways to say it

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This is not like him at all.
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That’s not like him.
3
He wouldn’t normally do this.

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