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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Look at you

Hi all,
what does "Look at you" mean when you meet somebody?
Could you explain it/ transform it more simply?
Thank you in advance.
  

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" is usually a way of remarking on some aspect of another person's appearance (or sometimes attitude/behaviour). g. g.

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  • " is usually a way of remarking on some aspect of another person's appearance (or sometimes attitude/behaviour).
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  • someone looks a mess).
  • The tone of voice will help to convey the speaker's intent.
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"Look at you!" is usually a way of remarking on some aspect of another person's appearance (or sometimes attitude/behaviour). It can be appreciative (e.g. if someone is nicely dressed) or critical (e.g. someone looks a mess). The tone of voice will help to convey the speaker's intent.
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I think also that the stress can be indicative of the speaker's attitude:

"Look at you!" tends to be appreciative
"Look at you!" tends to be critical

This may not be foolproof though.
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