What does "Don't look at me like that" mean?
I am not sure if I should take it literally, because I think it's more like "Don't think of me like that/ that way". Please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you so much

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What does "Don't look at me like that" mean?
I am not sure if I should take it literally,  because I think it's more like "Don't think of me like that/ that way". Please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you so much

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Yes, you are correct. Generally when we use this expression the point is "don't think of me like that." Although usually there is a look involved first, which leads to a person thinking that they know what you feel towards them.

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Thank you, Rich. If someone judges me for something I've just done, I say "Don't look at me like that". In this case, is it equal to "Don't think of me like that/that way"?

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It’s an aggressive defensive question as the person thinks you’re staring at them or looking disappointed or judging for something they’ve just done

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