Idiom Breakdown

look the part

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Definition

To appear suitable for a particular kind of work, position or role.

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"If you want to be a successful business person, you have to look the part."
"We were going to cast him in our new movie but unfortunately he didn't look the part."
"Turner looked assured, picking out his men at the lineouts, while Redpath was seeing plenty of the ball and also looked the part as the Scots probed for opening."
"Trump “cast” key roles in his administration based on candidates’ ability to “look the part.”"

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