look the part

To look like one specifically fits a particular role, occupation, etc. You can be an amazing actor, but to land a role, you also have to look the part. It turns out he's a hugely successful financial investor, but with those cargo shorts, he really doesn't look the part.

look the part

COMMON If someone looks the part, they dress or behave in the way that is characteristic of a particular kind of person. You look the part of an English gentleman, so people trust you. Friends say he was in the Foreign Legion. He certainly looks the part: his hair is cut very short and he has a deep wound above his left eye. Note: This probably comes from the idea of an actor wearing a costume that suited the role or part that they were playing.

look the part

have an appearance or style of dress appropriate to a particular role or situation (even if not being actually very well suited to it).

2005 Scotland on Sunday Sharapova meanwhile was having problems of her own. Dressed to kill in a gold trimmed dress with gold trimmed and spangly shoes, she looked the part even if her game did not let her act it.

look/dress the ˈpart

have an appearance or wear clothes that are suitable for a particular job, position, etc: I think Tim Evans should play Robin Hood. He really looks the part. He’s a funny kind of bank manager; he doesn’t dress the part at all.

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释义	look the part look the part To look like one specifically fits a particular role, occupation, etc. You can be an amazing actor, but to land a role, you also have to look the part. It turns out he's a hugely successful financial investor, but with those cargo shorts, he really doesn't look the part. See also: look, part Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. look the part COMMON If someone looks the part, they dress or behave in the way that is characteristic of a particular kind of person. You look the part of an English gentleman, so people trust you. Friends say he was in the Foreign Legion. He certainly looks the part: his hair is cut very short and he has a deep wound above his left eye. Note: This probably comes from the idea of an actor wearing a costume that suited the role or part that they were playing. See also: look, part Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. look the part have an appearance or style of dress appropriate to a particular role or situation (even if not being actually very well suited to it). 2005 Scotland on Sunday Sharapova meanwhile was having problems of her own. Dressed to kill in a gold trimmed dress with gold trimmed and spangly shoes, she looked the part even if her game did not let her act it. See also: look, part Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary look/dress the ˈpart have an appearance or wear clothes that are suitable for a particular job, position, etc: I think Tim Evans should play Robin Hood. He really looks the part. He’s a funny kind of bank manager; he doesn’t dress the part at all. See also: dress, look, part Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: look/dress the part look up to look up to (one) look on with look on with (someone) look ahead dragged through a hedge backward(s) fix (one) with a look have a look-see get a dirty look (from someone) References in classic literature At any rate, she did not look the part. And that was what he could not forgive. Adventure Fagin had no fear but that he would look the part to perfection. Oliver Twist Or The Parish Boys Progress Secondly, because I am not so vain as to think that I look the part. Thirdly, because Anastatia is a little superstitious on the subject and feels averse to my giving away anybody until baby is old enough to be married.' Our Mutual Friend Green slides are probably the last thing you'd think of to wear with a sensible leopard print dress, but when you're out and about snapping with your Lomo disposable, you need to look the part of an analog revival hipster. K-pop fantasy: A Hyuna-inspired shopping list Dressed with sporty body kit including a large rear spoiler, a prominent front splitter and special finish alloys they look the part but costs thousands of pounds less than the full blown performance versions. Ford's Fiesta puts the ST in style ROB KIERNAN 7 Starting to look the part at the back more each week as he dealt with everything in his path. man by man \| Bodnant staff Hayley Roberts, Sophie \|Cough, Debbie Thomas, Eileen Tansy and Gemma Williams look the part, Leo Page with brother Luca (top left) and entertainer Chris Williams with sisters Amie and Alex Sephton PICS: MIKE DEAN \|Cough, Debbie Thomas, Eileen Tansy and Gemma Williams look the part, Leo Page with brother Luca (top left) and entertainer Chris Williams with sisters Amie and Alex Sephton PICS: MIKE DEAN Spooky treat for kids To make it look the part the S has a front lip spoiler, sill moldings and an extended rear bumper cut-out with a new bolder exhaust tailpipe. Adam's on steroids Look the part on your hols with Harside's Travel in style... Mixed bouquet It means that such vehicles may look the part, but they become far more affordable, with the entry-level 1.6-litre 40mpg Hyundai ix35 costing about PS7,000 less than the flagship 4x4 diesel version. SUZUKI SX4 plus How to look the part at Calderstones CAMPINGCOOL BEATLES, BUGS xxxxx xxxxxxxxx AND DUCKMARINES: Brave the great outdoors with style PERFECTPICNICS CALENDAR CALENDAR xxxxxxxxxxxx Don't miss our Albert Eating al fresco GIRL GIRL Make a date with Liverpool lovely Jennifer Ellison Dock ticket giveaway xxxxx WIN TICKETS FOR CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG COMING SOON.. TIME TRAVEL: Wartime dinner dance guests look the part Getting in the swing It works best on More Rock'n'Roll, the lament of an ageing party animal wannabe who admits: "I may the look the part but I know in my heart I'd rather be home with the wife." Wonderful album. play: folk & roots; RUARRI JOSEPH Tames Of Grime & Grit (Atlantic) When someone nods at you, even if they don't look the part, nod back. Nod your head back GOALS from Darren and Adam Jones completed the double for leaders Llandudno, who have moved clear by three points to look the part as Alliance title favourites. Football: Llandudno emerge as title favourites; Bodedern 1 Llandudno Town 2
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