I'll look for you

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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:blossom: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. :blossom:

Hi!

A: What’s going on?
B: Nothing really. How about you?
A: A lot, like the party I’m having on Friday.
B: Well, that’s cool.
A: Will you be able to make it?
B: I’m busy this Friday. I’m sorry.
A: What do you have to do?
B: I’m having dinner with my family
A: Maybe you can come next time.
B: I’ll make sure and come to your next party.
A: I’ll look for you at my next party.
B: I’ll be there.

look for basically means, to search.
What does “look for” mean here?
Does it mean “I’ll wait for you at my next party”?

Thank you

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“I look forward to seeing you at my next party.”

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Thank you so much, Arinker :rose:
Very nice.

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I’d say: 'I’m looking forward to seeing you at my next party."

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Great question!

You’re right that “look for” usually means “to search”, like:

I’m looking for my keys.
(I’m searching for my keys.)

But in the conversation:

A: I’ll look for you at my next party.

“Look for” means something a little different. It doesn’t mean “to search” in the usual sense. Instead, it’s more like:

  • “I’ll expect you to come.”
  • “I’ll notice if you’re there or not.”
  • “I’ll be watching out for you to arrive.”

So no, it doesn’t mean “I’ll wait for you” — it means:

“I’ll be paying attention to see if you show up.”

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Thank you so much, Torsten :rose:
Very nice.

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