idiom

read between the lines

3Sections

To understand someone's real feelings or intentions from what they say or write, rather than from the literal meaning

Definition

To understand someone's real feelings or intentions from what they say or write, rather than from the literal meaning

Examples

  • If you READ BETWEEN THE LINES, he's not happy.
  • Best to READ BETWEEN THE LINES with that email.
  • She READS BETWEEN THE LINES quite well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • interpret the hidden meaning
  • understand the implication

Antonyms:

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