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look at myself in the mirror vs look at myself on the mirror

The correct phrase is 'look at myself in the mirror.' The preposition 'in' is used to indicate the location where you are looking, which is the mirror. 'On the mirror' would imply that you are physically on top of the mirror, which is not the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 798 views

look at myself in the mirror

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'look at myself in the mirror' when you want to describe the action of observing your reflection in a mirror.

Examples:

  • I like to look at myself in the mirror before going out.
  • She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.
  • Every morning, he looks at himself in the mirror while brushing his teeth.
  • When I look at myself in the mirror. I don't have to feel ashamed. Now it couldn't be much clearer. I'll never have to search again. When I look at myself in the ...
  • Feb 8, 2011 ... So then look myself in the eye and look at myself in the mirror get conflated as look myself in the mirror, which doesn't quite fit either of those ...
  • Apr 7, 2010 ... When I look at myself in the mirror. I don't have to feel ashamed. Now it couldn't be much clearer. I'll never have to search again. When I look at ...
  • When I look at myself in the mirror, why do I always look less fat than I really am? How come ... When I look at myself in the mirror, I hate myself for being so shy.

Alternatives:

  • look at myself in a mirror
  • look at my reflection in the mirror
  • observe myself in the mirror
  • gaze at myself in the mirror
  • stare at myself in the mirror

look at myself on the mirror

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'On the mirror' suggests physical placement on top of the mirror, which is not the intended meaning.

  • I hate myself so much I cant even look at myself on the mirror no more. I'm not asking you to forgive me now, tomorrow or even next year cry emoticon but for ...
  • The sun is burning me, I close the curtains. I dreamed that I cut my cat's head. There's blood on my hands. I look at myself on the mirror and there is a third eye.
  • Dec 19, 2008 ... I took a long good look at myself on the mirror before taking a deep breath to calm myself. Fulfilling this very particular fantasy of Edward could ...
  • ... I'm like without strength, I don't have any enthusiasm, I feel sad, and I look at myself on the mirror, and. I'm still in the same place. Interviewer: Mm-hmm… No.

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