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Look at it this way

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24 March 2026

Look at it this way

We use this expression to ask someone to think about something in a different way.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Why do you want to start early tomorrow? We'll be tired!

Sure, but look at it this way - if we start early, we can finish early too.

Example 2

He's given us so much homework to do. It's not fair!

Yes, but look at it this way: the more you practise, the more you learn.

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