“Read between the lines”
Definition
To understand the hidden meaning of something.
Examples
Examples
“If you read between the lines, the email sounds negative.”
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- What does "Read between the lines" mean?
- "Read between the lines" means to understand the hidden meaning of something..
- How do you use "Read between the lines" in a sentence?
- Example: "If you read between the lines, the email sounds negative."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Read between the lines"?
- Читать между строк, понимать скрытый смысл. / Հասկանալ խոսքի կամ գրության թաքնված իմաստը։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.