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read between the lines

to find hidden meaning

In Idioms & Sayings

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1. (idiom) to understand something that is not directly stated or written; to figure out the hidden meaning or true intention behind words or actions

Examples

• 1. When she said she was "busy," I had to read between the lines to understand she didn't want to go to the party.

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