Idiom
look the part
Meaning
To appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“You need a suit to look the part at the interview.”
“She bought a professional blazer and polished shoes to ensure she would look the part for her new management role.”
“Although he lacked extensive experience, his confident demeanor and impeccable attire allowed him to look the part of a seasoned diplomat during the high-stakes negotiations.”
Examples
simple
“You need a suit to look the part at the interview.”
contextual
“She bought a professional blazer and polished shoes to ensure she would look the part for her new management role.”
complex
“Although he lacked extensive experience, his confident demeanor and impeccable attire allowed him to look the part of a seasoned diplomat during the high-stakes negotiations.”
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