look competent

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

To appear to have the necessary skills.

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Examples (10)

  • During the interview, it's important to look competent and confident.
  • Even though he was nervous, the new manager looked very competent during his first presentation.
  • She tried her best to look professionally competent, despite her lack of experience.
  • Part of the job is simply looking competent in front of the clients.
  • He wore a suit and carried a briefcase to look more competent.
  • If you keep fumbling with your notes, you won't look competent at all.
  • How can I make myself look more competent for the promotion review?
  • He may not have all the answers, but he always manages to look competent.
  • With a little more practice, you will look and feel more competent.
  • The new intern looks competent, but we'll see how she performs under pressure.