read between the lines
English
Verb
read between the lines (third-person singular simple present reads between the lines, present participle reading between the lines, simple past and past participle read between the lines)
- (idiomatic) To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
- If you read between the lines a little, you will realize that he has deeper motives.
Translations
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly
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