Meaning
«It's not like you to» é uma expressão em inglês usada quando alguém está agindo de uma maneira que não é típica ou esperada dessa pessoa. Por exemplo, se uma pessoa conhecida por ser pontual chega atrasada, você pode dizer: «It's not like you to be late». Isso indica surpresa ou preocupação com o comportamento atípico.
Essa expressão é frequentemente utilizada para expressar que o comportamento de alguém não corresponde ao que se conhece dela. Ela pode ser usada tanto em situações positivas quanto negativas, dependendo do contexto. Por exemplo, se alguém geralmente é calmo e reage de forma explosiva, pode-se dizer: «It's not like you to get angry».
Em português, poderíamos traduzir essa ideia como "Não é do seu feitio" ou "Não parece você". É uma maneira de destacar que a ação ou comportamento não condiz com a personalidade habitual da pessoa.
Today's Sentences
- It’s not like you to be late.
- It’s not like you to be so upset.
- It’s not like you to get up early.
- It’s not like you to miss the meeting.
- It’s not like you to eat unhealthy food.
01
It’s not like you to be late.
Situation 1
Hey, is everything okay?
Yea, why do you ask?
It’s not like you to be late.
Actually, my car broke down on my way to work.
Situation 2
It’s not like you to be late.
I’m so sorry.
I had to stop by the pharmacy because I wasn’t feeling well.
Eu tive que passar na farmácia porque não estava me sentindo bem.
That’s okay.
I just wanted to check in with you.
Eu só queria ver como você está.
Thank you.
I’m feeling much better.
Estou me sentindo muito melhor.
02
It’s not like you to be so upset.
Situation 1
Are you okay?
I can’t seem to calm down.
It’s not like you to be so upset.
Watching this presidential race is so angering.
Situation 2
It’s not like you to be so upset.
Then how should I be?
I’m just worried about you.
I know, I’m sorry.
Just give me some time.
Apenas me dê um tempo.
03
It’s not like you to get up early.
Situation 1
You’re up already?
Yea, I thought I’d start the school year on a good note.
It’s not like you to get up early.
I’ll just have some cereal today.
Situation 2
It’s not like you to get up early.
I think it’s because I went to bed earlier.
That’s great!
I hope you can keep it up.
Espero que você consiga continuar assim.
Me too.
I’m gonna try to focus on some healthy habits this year.
Vou tentar focar em alguns hábitos saudáveis este ano.
04
It’s not like you to miss the meeting.
Situation 1
You didn’t show up earlier.
Earlier?
It’s not like you to miss the meeting.
Gosh, I apologize.
I completely forgot, I'll reschedule with my colleagues.
Eu me esqueci completamente, vou remarcar com meus colegas.
Situation 2
It’s not like you to miss the meeting.
I’m sorry.
May I ask why you weren’t there?
To be honest, I double booked the time and then didn’t reschedule.
I take full responsibility.
Eu assumo total responsabilidade.
05
It’s not like you to eat unhealthy food.
Situation 1
Hey, wanna bite?
It’s not like you to eat unhealthy food.
I’m taking a cheat day.
That burger does look really good.
Situation 2
What are you eating?
Mac & cheese and a poutine.
It’s not like you to eat unhealthy food.
I just couldn’t resist.
It's so good!
É tão bom!
