If anyone could tell me what does the phrase 'by the looks of it' mean?
aachu Member Joined Jun 3, 2011 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Urdu Home Country Pakistan Current Location Afghanistan Nov 4, 2011 #1 If anyone could tell me what does the phrase 'by the looks of it' mean?
BobK Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 29, 2006 Location Spencers Wood, near Reading, UK Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language English Home Country UK Current Location UK Nov 5, 2011 #2 In Br E the phrase is 'by the look of it' - though the plural is creeping in. The 'good-looking woman' example is interesting, because even in Br E she has 'looks'; but that's a different sort of 'looks'. b
In Br E the phrase is 'by the look of it' - though the plural is creeping in. The 'good-looking woman' example is interesting, because even in Br E she has 'looks'; but that's a different sort of 'looks'. b