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UK//ðeɪ lʊk laɪk bæd ɡaɪz//US//ðeɪ lʊk laɪk bæd ɡaɪz//

Meaning of They look like bad guys

They seem to be people engaged in wrongdoing or trouble.

In simple words: They seem to be criminals or villains.

They look like bad guys in a sentence

  • When I saw the group in the alley, they look like bad guys.
  • With those expressions, they really look like bad guys.
  • In that dark lighting, they might look like bad guys, but they’re actually harmless.
  • Don't go near them; they definitely look like bad guys.
  • The way they dress makes them look like bad guys from a movie.

How to use They look like bad guys

Used to give an opinion about someone's appearance or behavior, often in a casual context. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

look + like + object

Memory hint

Imagine someone wearing dark sunglasses and a leather jacket - classic 'bad guy' style.

Related words

Collocations with They look like bad guys

  • look like trouble
  • look like heroes
  • look like friends
  • look like they belong
  • look like a team

Synonyms for They look like bad guys

  • appear to be villains
  • seem like criminals
  • look like troublemakers
  • resemble bad people
  • give off a sinister vibe

Common mistakes with They look like bad guys

  • Confusing 'look like' with 'look as if'
  • Using 'look like' without a subject
  • Incorrectly believing it can only be used for physical appearance

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Frequently asked questions about They look like bad guys

What does They look like bad guys mean?

They seem to be criminals or villains.

What is the definition of They look like bad guys?

They seem to be people engaged in wrongdoing or trouble.

How do you use They look like bad guys in a sentence?

When I saw the group in the alley, they look like bad guys.

Can you give another example of They look like bad guys?

With those expressions, they really look like bad guys.

What are synonyms for They look like bad guys?

Common alternatives include appear to be villains, seem like criminals, look like troublemakers, resemble bad people, give off a sinister vibe.

What words go with They look like bad guys?

It commonly pairs with look like trouble, look like heroes, look like friends, look like they belong, look like a team.

What are common mistakes when using They look like bad guys?

Confusing 'look like' with 'look as if' Using 'look like' without a subject Incorrectly believing it can only be used for physical appearance

How do you pronounce They look like bad guys?

US: //ðeɪ lʊk laɪk bæd ɡaɪz//, UK: //ðeɪ lʊk laɪk bæd ɡaɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is They look like bad guys formal or informal?

"They look like bad guys" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use They look like bad guys?

Used to give an opinion about someone's appearance or behavior, often in a casual context. Not typically used in formal writing.