English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "this place looks" Mean?

Learn what "this place looks" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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This place looks creepy,

It means the speaker finds the place unsettling but has a goal to finish and go.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 45

When do people say this?

Scene Context

He describes the place as creepy while saying he needs the money and wants to leave.

Usage Scenario

Used to describe an uncomfortable place or situation. The full line is too long for a focused phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
This place looks creepy, but I have to get the money and leave.
2
It’s creepy, but I need the money and I’m leaving.
3
I just need to get the money and go.

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